When does AC verify COVID test results? Testing airside at origin or on layover?
Sep 15, 2021, 3:39 pm
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When does AC verify COVID test results? Testing airside at origin or on layover?
Hi,
Returning to the states this coming Sunday and am hoping that I can do the PCR test at YUL airport. Flying in from Saint John NB to arrive around lunch time at YUL and continue to MCO around 5p. I know that I can take the test at YUL airport, done that before. But the question is, will AC allow me to board plane at YSJ? Will have confirmed appointment with Biron for that afternoon.
Anybody done similar before? Advise?
Thanks in advance
Returning to the states this coming Sunday and am hoping that I can do the PCR test at YUL airport. Flying in from Saint John NB to arrive around lunch time at YUL and continue to MCO around 5p. I know that I can take the test at YUL airport, done that before. But the question is, will AC allow me to board plane at YSJ? Will have confirmed appointment with Biron for that afternoon.
Anybody done similar before? Advise?
Thanks in advance
Sep 15, 2021, 5:59 pm
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If you show them the appointment, they should let you on. And you can get by with an antigen test instead of a PCR test to enter the US - it's usually cheaper.
Sep 16, 2021, 3:52 am
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Hi,
Returning to the states this coming Sunday and am hoping that I can do the PCR test at YUL airport. Flying in from Saint John NB to arrive around lunch time at YUL and continue to MCO around 5p. I know that I can take the test at YUL airport, done that before. But the question is, will AC allow me to board plane at YSJ? Will have confirmed appointment with Biron for that afternoon.
Anybody done similar before? Advise?
Thanks in advance
Returning to the states this coming Sunday and am hoping that I can do the PCR test at YUL airport. Flying in from Saint John NB to arrive around lunch time at YUL and continue to MCO around 5p. I know that I can take the test at YUL airport, done that before. But the question is, will AC allow me to board plane at YSJ? Will have confirmed appointment with Biron for that afternoon.
Anybody done similar before? Advise?
Thanks in advance
Debating doing the test mentioned above in YUL if they will allow it.
Sep 16, 2021, 7:03 am
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I have traveled 3 times to MCO in August and can confirm that an Antigen Rapid Test is sufficient for travel to the U.S. This is usually cheaper ($40-$70) and the results are available within 15-30 minutes. I have always uploaded my results on the Air Canada App when checking in and nobody has looked at it after that. However, they will pick up your CDC attestation form that needs to be completed and signed.
Sep 16, 2021, 11:14 am
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Sep 17, 2021, 1:59 pm
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Thanks for the feedback re Rapid Test. I've done that before flying out of YUL to ATL. My main question was, am I allowed to board the flight from YSJ to YUL while only having appointment confirmation from test facility at YUL.
That was answered positive here by mahasamatman and by AC. Will post update Sunday
That was answered positive here by mahasamatman and by AC. Will post update Sunday
Sep 21, 2021, 5:07 am
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Thanks for the feedback re Rapid Test. I've done that before flying out of YUL to ATL. My main question was, am I allowed to board the flight from YSJ to YUL while only having appointment confirmation from test facility at YUL.
That was answered positive here by mahasamatman and by AC. Will post update Sunday
That was answered positive here by mahasamatman and by AC. Will post update Sunday
Sep 21, 2021, 11:58 am
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Check in at YSJ went without any problems. Only received boarding pass to YUL and luggage had to get picked up at YUL as well. After arrival, went to test facility, which now is located at the mezzanine by US check in. Got the Rapid test and checked in for the flight to MCO. All in all, from getting off the plane and re-checking in it took me about an hour.
Sep 21, 2021, 6:44 pm
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YHZ-YYZ-MCO Rapid Antigen Test During YYZ Layover?
I have family flying through YYZ tomorrow to MCO and they did not get covid-19 tests. They are fully vaccinated US citizens and didn't understand the requirements (no excuse). There are no appointments available in Halifax for a few days.
They land at YYZ at 835a with the connecting flight to MCO at 1015am. SwitchHealth has appointments as early as 850a in the Value Park Garage Lot and their website indicates walk-ins are also an option.
1) Will AC let them on the plane in YHZ with a booking confirmation for tests at YYZ?
2) Is there any possibility of making their connecting flight (only 1h40m layover)?
If they miss it, there are other flights later in the day or the next day.
But the big question is 1) above?
They land at YYZ at 835a with the connecting flight to MCO at 1015am. SwitchHealth has appointments as early as 850a in the Value Park Garage Lot and their website indicates walk-ins are also an option.
1) Will AC let them on the plane in YHZ with a booking confirmation for tests at YYZ?
2) Is there any possibility of making their connecting flight (only 1h40m layover)?
If they miss it, there are other flights later in the day or the next day.
But the big question is 1) above?
Sep 21, 2021, 7:18 pm
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1. See this thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-...-possible.html With only a 1h40 connection,
2. this is playing with fire IMO.
YYZ-MCO is once a day.
2. this is playing with fire IMO.
YYZ-MCO is once a day.
Sep 21, 2021, 7:30 pm
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1. See this thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-...-possible.html With only a 1h40 connection,
2. this is playing with fire IMO.
YYZ-MCO is once a day.
2. this is playing with fire IMO.
YYZ-MCO is once a day.
Sep 28, 2021, 11:44 am
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Question about Documents Check at DEN
I'm flying AC DEN-YYZ in early October and wondering if it's possible to use the Xpresscheck store (post-security) to get the required COVID test.
Unfortunately I will need to check a bag on this trip, so wondering if AC asks for test results at checkin, or only when boarding?
Is this a good idea? Has anyone done this? Other suggestions?
Unfortunately I will need to check a bag on this trip, so wondering if AC asks for test results at checkin, or only when boarding?
Is this a good idea? Has anyone done this? Other suggestions?
Sep 28, 2021, 12:21 pm
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I'm flying AC DEN-YYZ in early October and wondering if it's possible to use the Xpresscheck store (post-security) to get the required COVID test.
Unfortunately I will need to check a bag on this trip, so wondering if AC asks for test results at checkin, or only when boarding?
Is this a good idea? Has anyone done this? Other suggestions?
Unfortunately I will need to check a bag on this trip, so wondering if AC asks for test results at checkin, or only when boarding?
Is this a good idea? Has anyone done this? Other suggestions?
I do, wonder, if you can get the requisite test quickly enough post-security. Antigen tests cannot be used for entry to Canada and a PCR test will take time to process.
Sep 28, 2021, 12:24 pm
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That demonstrates a misunderstanding of testing and requirements, but it's probably better suited for the Canada forum. There are plenty of 15 minute tests that Canada will accept.