Alaska announces rapid COVID testing for Hawaii-bound passengers
Nov 26, 2020, 9:01 am
#91
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I tested through city of Seattle and it took just about 68 hours to get the results back. womp. Previous testing through them took less than 24 so I was a bit surprised, but I know there's a big backlog due to the holiday. I would expect turnaround times to be similarly poor approaching Christmas.
Nov 26, 2020, 3:24 pm
#92
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When did you make your appointment? On the AS website, it specifically states that your AS itinerary is required to get the discounted rate of $170 and that results will be available by 2:00 pm the next day. 2 hour rapid testing is only available in PDX.
I wonder if those that had appointments booked by a specific date are still being accommodated with rapid testing at the $135 rate while new appointments are adhering to the new guidelines.
James
I wonder if those that had appointments booked by a specific date are still being accommodated with rapid testing at the $135 rate while new appointments are adhering to the new guidelines.
James
Nov 26, 2020, 3:41 pm
#93
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I made the appointment less than 24 hours in advance. The website showed the $170 price but $135 hit my card so I'm not sure when that changed. Also, the website said results would be available at 2 PM the following day but the doctor said 2 hours (and that's when I received them). No one asked to see my Alaska itinerary at any point in the process.
As a back-up, I booked a Partner award on AA for a non-stop PHX-HNL flight on the 772 with lie-flat for 40K miles. If getting a test in PHX becomes a challenge, I will just cancel everything. My original itinerary is eligible for a refund.
James
Nov 27, 2020, 6:17 pm
#94
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Also, when they have cancellations they appear to post them immediately for rebooking, so last-minute appointments are definitely possible.
Huge thanks to BryanIAH for reporting back on FlyerTalk! Thanks to you, I'm on a flight to OGG tonight.
Nov 27, 2020, 9:36 pm
#95
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I can confirm that Carbon Health is definitely back to doing rapid tests at their pop-up in downtown Seattle. I drove over this afternoon and had my results 55 minutes later.
Also, when they have cancellations they appear to post them immediately for rebooking, so last-minute appointments are definitely possible.
Huge thanks to BryanIAH for reporting back on FlyerTalk! Thanks to you, I'm on a flight to OGG tonight.
Also, when they have cancellations they appear to post them immediately for rebooking, so last-minute appointments are definitely possible.
Huge thanks to BryanIAH for reporting back on FlyerTalk! Thanks to you, I'm on a flight to OGG tonight.
Hawaii really doesn't want anyone to come and is throwing up a lot of hoops to jump through.
James
Nov 27, 2020, 10:29 pm
#96
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I hope you enjoy your time in Maui. Too much uncertainty for my liking. I unwound all my HI reservations today. Kauai is officially opting out of the Safe Travel program meaning no bypassing quarentine & Oahu is leaning towards a 5 day quarentine with a retest if you arrive with a negative COVID-19 test result. If you test negative after 5 days of quarentine, you are released from quarentine. Perfect for a week long stay in the Islands. The ultimate "slap-in-the-face" would be issuing a stay-at-home order while you are in quarentine awaiting you second test.
Hawaii really doesn't want anyone to come and is throwing up a lot of hoops to jump through.
James
Hawaii really doesn't want anyone to come and is throwing up a lot of hoops to jump through.
James
Nov 27, 2020, 11:22 pm
#97
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https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/1...em-is-working/
Mayor Derek Kawakami of Kauai is awaiting approval* from Gov. David Ige on his request to withdraw from the state’s Safe Travels program entirely, opting instead to return to mandatory 14-day quarantines for all passengers arriving on the island.
A previous request, to mandate arriving passengers take a second coronavirus test while on Kauai, was denied.
Earlier this week, Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell proposed a similar idea as an alternative to an initiative announced by Gov. Ige last week that requires all travelers to have negative COVID-19 tests in hand prior to arriving in Hawaii in order to avoid quarantine.
* now approved
Mayor Derek Kawakami of Kauai is awaiting approval* from Gov. David Ige on his request to withdraw from the state’s Safe Travels program entirely, opting instead to return to mandatory 14-day quarantines for all passengers arriving on the island.
A previous request, to mandate arriving passengers take a second coronavirus test while on Kauai, was denied.
Earlier this week, Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell proposed a similar idea as an alternative to an initiative announced by Gov. Ige last week that requires all travelers to have negative COVID-19 tests in hand prior to arriving in Hawaii in order to avoid quarantine.
* now approved
Nov 28, 2020, 1:27 am
#98
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And now the Big Island may be following Kauai’s lead.
https://bigislandgazette.com/all-pas...W69STeEGPXvNEA
Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim signed another Emergency Proclamation today.
Pursuant to the 16th Emergency Proclamation, all persons traveling to Hawaiʻi Island are subject to the State of Hawaiʻi’s mandatory 14 day self-quarantine unless an exemption or modification applies. The period of self-quarantine shall begin from the date of entry onto Hawaiʻi Island and shall last 14 days or the duration of the person’s presence on the island, whichever is shorter.
https://bigislandgazette.com/all-pas...W69STeEGPXvNEA
Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim signed another Emergency Proclamation today.
Pursuant to the 16th Emergency Proclamation, all persons traveling to Hawaiʻi Island are subject to the State of Hawaiʻi’s mandatory 14 day self-quarantine unless an exemption or modification applies. The period of self-quarantine shall begin from the date of entry onto Hawaiʻi Island and shall last 14 days or the duration of the person’s presence on the island, whichever is shorter.
Last edited by Finkface; Nov 28, 2020 at 1:39 am
Nov 28, 2020, 8:41 am
#99
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https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/1...em-is-working/
Mayor Derek Kawakami of Kauai is awaiting approval* from Gov. David Ige on his request to withdraw from the state’s Safe Travels program entirely, opting instead to return to mandatory 14-day quarantines for all passengers arriving on the island. A previous request, to mandate arriving passengers take a second coronavirus test while on Kauai, was denied. Earlier this week, Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell proposed a similar idea as an alternative to an initiative announced by Gov. Ige last week that requires all travelers to have negative COVID-19 tests in hand prior to arriving in Hawaii in order to avoid quarantine.
* now approved
Mayor Derek Kawakami of Kauai is awaiting approval* from Gov. David Ige on his request to withdraw from the state’s Safe Travels program entirely, opting instead to return to mandatory 14-day quarantines for all passengers arriving on the island. A previous request, to mandate arriving passengers take a second coronavirus test while on Kauai, was denied. Earlier this week, Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell proposed a similar idea as an alternative to an initiative announced by Gov. Ige last week that requires all travelers to have negative COVID-19 tests in hand prior to arriving in Hawaii in order to avoid quarantine.
* now approved
And now the Big Island may be following Kauai’s lead.
https://bigislandgazette.com/all-pas...W69STeEGPXvNEA
Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim signed another Emergency Proclamation today.
Pursuant to the 16th Emergency Proclamation, all persons traveling to Hawaiʻi Island are subject to the State of Hawaiʻi’s mandatory 14 day self-quarantine unless an exemption or modification applies. The period of self-quarantine shall begin from the date of entry onto Hawaiʻi Island and shall last 14 days or the duration of the person’s presence on the island, whichever is shorter.
https://bigislandgazette.com/all-pas...W69STeEGPXvNEA
Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim signed another Emergency Proclamation today.
Pursuant to the 16th Emergency Proclamation, all persons traveling to Hawaiʻi Island are subject to the State of Hawaiʻi’s mandatory 14 day self-quarantine unless an exemption or modification applies. The period of self-quarantine shall begin from the date of entry onto Hawaiʻi Island and shall last 14 days or the duration of the person’s presence on the island, whichever is shorter.
I tried a quick Google Search and could not come up with anything. Please and thank you.
Nov 28, 2020, 9:24 am
#100
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Finkface AFAIK neither of those articles contain information regarding James' original statement on Oahu proposing to or having already implemented a 5 day mandatory quarantine. That is what I am looking for a source for, so I can read more about it.
I tried a quick Google Search and could not come up with anything. Please and thank you.
I tried a quick Google Search and could not come up with anything. Please and thank you.
But their points are valid, if anyone's traveling for leisure on AS to a warm destination, head to MX or CR.
Nov 28, 2020, 10:14 am
#101
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Correct, there is no order for Oahu right now, but discussion & desire. I "speculated" when the Safe Travel program commenced that we would see it rescinded by Thanksgiving. Kauai & Hawai’i have done so & I don't see Maui and Oahu far behind or at least implementing further restictions. The withdrawal of "quarentine" until test results arrive is already a step in that direction.
For me, HI is chopped, MX & CR are still on the agenda. 
James
James
Nov 28, 2020, 11:14 am
#102
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And now the Big Island may be following Kauai’s lead.
https://bigislandgazette.com/all-pas...W69STeEGPXvNEA
Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim signed another Emergency Proclamation today.
Pursuant to the 16th Emergency Proclamation, all persons traveling to Hawaiʻi Island are subject to the State of Hawaiʻi’s mandatory 14 day self-quarantine unless an exemption or modification applies. The period of self-quarantine shall begin from the date of entry onto Hawaiʻi Island and shall last 14 days or the duration of the person’s presence on the island, whichever is shorter.
https://bigislandgazette.com/all-pas...W69STeEGPXvNEA
Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim signed another Emergency Proclamation today.
Pursuant to the 16th Emergency Proclamation, all persons traveling to Hawaiʻi Island are subject to the State of Hawaiʻi’s mandatory 14 day self-quarantine unless an exemption or modification applies. The period of self-quarantine shall begin from the date of entry onto Hawaiʻi Island and shall last 14 days or the duration of the person’s presence on the island, whichever is shorter.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32848766-post1291.html
https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/Home/Co.../News/2733/720
Nov 28, 2020, 2:25 pm
#103
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So, to clarify, if flying to Kauai after Dec 1, I shouldn't even bother to get pretesting because it will be quarantine no matter what, correct? I won't be denied boarding without a test result?
Nov 28, 2020, 5:50 pm
#104
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Finkface AFAIK neither of those articles contain information regarding James' original statement on Oahu proposing to or having already implemented a 5 day mandatory quarantine. That is what I am looking for a source for, so I can read more about it.
I tried a quick Google Search and could not come up with anything. Please and thank you.
I tried a quick Google Search and could not come up with anything. Please and thank you.
Nov 28, 2020, 10:52 pm
#105
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https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/1...fic-travelers/