BA & Dubai
Feb 5, 2022, 8:19 am
#1801
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: West Lothian
Programs: BA Exec Club Silver, IHG Platinum Elite, Qatar Privilege Club
Posts: 507
Anyways, I'm wondering about upgrading to WTP or CW. Is there any meal service on the flight since it is a red-eye?
Also, which lounge did you use? I have PP so I can use Marhaba and Ahlan. I'd like to get a shower, worse case, I can goto Sleep 'N Fly too.
Also, which lounge did you use? I have PP so I can use Marhaba and Ahlan. I'd like to get a shower, worse case, I can goto Sleep 'N Fly too.
Feb 5, 2022, 8:38 am
#1802
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Falkirk, Scotland,VS Red, BA Gold, HH Diamond,UK Amex Plat
Programs: Master of the Privy Purse des Muccis
Posts: 17,913
Hi
I took the ba106 at 0215 dxb lhr in early December
In club world we had a light meal on one tray after take off( I skipped it as we were delayed until around 0400. I had a meal in the Conrad EL between 2000 and 2100 with a light snack ( soup etc ) in the BA lounge prior to Boarding with a full breakfast prior to arrival at heathrow
(at that time the Arrivals lounge was closed due to covid regulations in early december -now reopened)
Regards
Tbs
Last edited by The _Banking_Scot; Feb 5, 2022 at 11:15 am
Feb 5, 2022, 11:15 am
#1803
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 879
i used ExpressTest/Cignpost, living in the West Country their place in Bristol was about the only option available to me that didn’t require going up to Heathrow the night before. They will supply a QR code after they sent back the results. It’s a bit clunky but it worked.
On arrival at DXB the check of the test document was very cursory, they certainly didn’t scan thd QR code.
On arrival at DXB the check of the test document was very cursory, they certainly didn’t scan thd QR code.
I am thinking they did it to try get people to do in person test's and verify it was them, i just hope they go back to hours and no QR code as I have a few day 2's i could get rid of.
On another data point, my friend took BA104 yesterday, as usual with the A380's it was late by 2 hours, he commented ground was a mess. On arrival he was expecting to be tested but no the flight was not tested.
Feb 5, 2022, 11:17 am
#1804
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Falkirk, Scotland,VS Red, BA Gold, HH Diamond,UK Amex Plat
Programs: Master of the Privy Purse des Muccis
Posts: 17,913
I dont think they have ever scanned anyone's and even if they did they never said it should be a verification of the results so the QR code could in theory link to Flyer Talk
I am thinking they did it to try get people to do in person test's and verify it was them, i just hope they go back to hours and no QR code as I have a few day 2's i could get rid of.
On another data point, my friend took BA104 yesterday, as usual with the A380's it was late by 2 hours, he commented ground was a mess. On arrival he was expecting to be tested but no the flight was not tested.
I am thinking they did it to try get people to do in person test's and verify it was them, i just hope they go back to hours and no QR code as I have a few day 2's i could get rid of.
On another data point, my friend took BA104 yesterday, as usual with the A380's it was late by 2 hours, he commented ground was a mess. On arrival he was expecting to be tested but no the flight was not tested.
I think other FT'ers have posted that since last week the London flights are no longer selected for pcr testing on arrival at DXB.
Regards
TBS
Feb 5, 2022, 12:07 pm
#1805
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: UK
Programs: Mucci, Diamond Status & on the Supreme Council des Conseillers, BA Ag, Bonvoy GFL/Plat, xVS Au
Posts: 833
I'll be taking this flight in a few weeks. Then connecting to UA at T2. Hopefully I the UA app won't fail me again and I'll be able to get a BP and stay airside. No test needed flying to LHR (for vaccinated) right?
Anyways, I'm wondering about upgrading to WTP or CW. Is there any meal service on the flight since it is a red-eye?
Also, which lounge did you use? I have PP so I can use Marhaba and Ahlan. I'd like to get a shower, worse case, I can goto Sleep 'N Fly too.
Yes I find this annoying. I'm going to Abu Dhabi as well so need a test. I shouldn't get tested on arrival but I wish they would. It would save me time and money. I asked the airport if I can pay for a test there and they said they don't offer the service. They build a huge lab that's very fast, yet don't allow people to get tests unless it's mandatory.
Plus once I get the test, I hope it actually works with the app. I've read that "most" places will accept the PCR result, but some places do not. Not sure which places those are. I only plan to visit the mosque, emirates palace, and maybe some place to eat so hopefully it won't be a big deal.
Anyways, I'm wondering about upgrading to WTP or CW. Is there any meal service on the flight since it is a red-eye?
Also, which lounge did you use? I have PP so I can use Marhaba and Ahlan. I'd like to get a shower, worse case, I can goto Sleep 'N Fly too.
Yes I find this annoying. I'm going to Abu Dhabi as well so need a test. I shouldn't get tested on arrival but I wish they would. It would save me time and money. I asked the airport if I can pay for a test there and they said they don't offer the service. They build a huge lab that's very fast, yet don't allow people to get tests unless it's mandatory.
Plus once I get the test, I hope it actually works with the app. I've read that "most" places will accept the PCR result, but some places do not. Not sure which places those are. I only plan to visit the mosque, emirates palace, and maybe some place to eat so hopefully it won't be a big deal.
Feb 5, 2022, 1:35 pm
#1806
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: London
Programs: BA Silver (for now)
Posts: 1,000
Reading their gov website it looks like you can enter from Dubai showing your pre departure test, assuming I can find somewhere to get tested in Abu Dhabi the day after.
Feb 5, 2022, 1:38 pm
#1807
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: London
Programs: BA Silver (for now)
Posts: 1,000
Individuals without the Al Hosn app can alternatively present proof of full vaccination via either a full vaccination certificate from their home country or by showing full vaccination status in their home country mobile app, as well as a negative PCR test result within the last 14 days if the test was taken in the UAE OR within the last 48 hours if the test was taken in their home country. If the PCR test was taken in their home country, this is valid only for crossing the border from Dubai NOT for entry into any Abu Dhabi attractions or public venues.
Feb 5, 2022, 1:49 pm
#1808
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: PHL
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum, Raddison Platinum, Avis Presidents Club
Posts: 5,271
Individuals without the Al Hosn app can alternatively present proof of full vaccination via either a full vaccination certificate from their home country or by showing full vaccination status in their home country mobile app, as well as a negative PCR test result within the last 14 days if the test was taken in the UAE OR within the last 48 hours if the test was taken in their home country. If the PCR test was taken in their home country, this is valid only for crossing the border from Dubai NOT for entry into any Abu Dhabi attractions or public venues.
The fastest result I know of is from the airport otherwise its typically up to 24hrs unless you pay alot extra.
Feb 6, 2022, 12:51 am
#1809
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: London
Programs: BA Silver (for now)
Posts: 1,000
Feb 6, 2022, 6:34 am
#1810
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: PHL
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum, Raddison Platinum, Avis Presidents Club
Posts: 5,271
Depending which country you come in from, you may be tested on arrival. You'd have to check the list since it changes.
Otherwise, there seems to be no way to get a test at the airport. You have to out and buy a test at one of the test sites.
Otherwise, there seems to be no way to get a test at the airport. You have to out and buy a test at one of the test sites.
Feb 6, 2022, 6:50 am
#1811
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BA GfL & GGL, FB Platinum, MB Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,403
There are lots of medical facilities which provide reasonably priced PCR tests. Some places have drive-ins. You have to pay more for faster turnaround times. A Google search will bring up lots of locations.
I also heard that Terminal 3 has onsite PCR testing in the departures hall. Not sure if it’s still there.
I also heard that Terminal 3 has onsite PCR testing in the departures hall. Not sure if it’s still there.
Feb 6, 2022, 10:14 am
#1812
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: LHR
Programs: BA GGL, HH Diamond, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 375
Arrived into DXB this morning and you were able to get a PCR done free of charge if you wanted one. I think it was meant to be for the expo but seemed open for anyone. Just to the right of the immigration hall near the e gates.
Feb 6, 2022, 10:23 am
#1813
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: UK
Programs: Mucci, Diamond Status & on the Supreme Council des Conseillers, BA Ag, Bonvoy GFL/Plat, xVS Au
Posts: 833
Awesome. That’s great news. Fingers crossed that’s the case when I get over. 👍
Feb 6, 2022, 12:37 pm
#1815
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 879
Edit: actually you can also buy a etisalat sim and get a free pass https://www.etisalat.ae/en/c/promoti...2020-dubai.jsp so if your going use a local sim, this may be the better option