Negative Covid test required for everyone arriving into BA's UK mainland airports
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Jan 7, 21, 6:22 pm
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Negative Covid test required for everyone arriving into BA's UK mainland airports
http://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-i...enter-12181938
UK nationals not exempt as per earlier reports. No info as yet on when this comes into effect.
UK nationals not exempt as per earlier reports. No info as yet on when this comes into effect.
Jan 7, 21, 6:36 pm
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https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-55582116
Airlines are now used to screen pax on departures based on predeparture requirements. My guess is that anyone without a test will be denied boarding rather than allowed to board with a 500 fine.
What is interesting is that this also applies to boat and car arrivals. It would suggest that anyone would be allowed to enter by just paying the fine. It could also be that boat and tunnel operators might deny access without the test. Will be a big mess at first.
Airlines are now used to screen pax on departures based on predeparture requirements. My guess is that anyone without a test will be denied boarding rather than allowed to board with a 500 fine.
What is interesting is that this also applies to boat and car arrivals. It would suggest that anyone would be allowed to enter by just paying the fine. It could also be that boat and tunnel operators might deny access without the test. Will be a big mess at first.
Jan 7, 21, 7:16 pm
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More details from the DfT here, but the summary above is in line with the new restrictions.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/m...order-measures
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/m...order-measures
Jan 7, 21, 9:19 pm
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The latter part of the new regs is odd "There will be a limited number of exemptions, including for hauliers, children under 11, crews and for those who travelling from countries without the infrastructure available to deliver the tests." You can understand the logic, but surely such travellers should be subject to a test upon arrival?
Jan 7, 21, 11:43 pm
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Originally Posted by corporate-wage-slave
More details from the DfT here, but the summary above is in line with the new restrictions.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/m...order-measures
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/m...order-measures
1) What kind of test they want (throat-nose PCR swab, antigen, saliva, lateral flow?)
2) How do they want the results to be presented (a .pdf, an SMS, a printed proof?)
3) What kind of language they want the test in (getting a test in English in places like France-Spain-Italy-Germany-Hungary-younameit isn't as easy as getting a test in the local lingo)
Originally Posted by CKBA
The latter part of the new regs is odd "There will be a limited number of exemptions, including for hauliers, children under 11, crews and for those who travelling from countries without the infrastructure available to deliver the tests." You can understand the logic, but surely such travellers should be subject to a test upon arrival?
Jan 8, 21, 2:22 am
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How is this going to work for passengers using BA for transit?
Say for example I’m flying DXB-LHR-DUB, Will BA be bothered to check in DXB or is this requirement also for transit passengers? And if not, what if I flew DXB-LHR-BHD and then just drove home to DUB?
Say for example I’m flying DXB-LHR-DUB, Will BA be bothered to check in DXB or is this requirement also for transit passengers? And if not, what if I flew DXB-LHR-BHD and then just drove home to DUB?
Jan 8, 21, 2:29 am
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Just had the misfortune of watching Grant Shapps on Breakfast, with a book on his library shelf, Grant Shapps ... He didn't know that the Welsh Government have said they are not looking to implement this, couldn't answer questions about transit and there was no questions about exceptions. Given that HMG have kind of accepted that children can get CV-19 and spread it, why on earth are under-11s exempt
He also thought his original ideas were better
He also thought his original ideas were better
Jan 8, 21, 2:33 am
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Originally Posted by andymcdonnell
How is this going to work for passengers using BA for transit?
Say for example I’m flying DXB-LHR-DUB, Will BA be bothered to check in DXB or is this requirement also for transit passengers? And if not, what if I flew DXB-LHR-BHD and then just drove home to DUB?
Say for example I’m flying DXB-LHR-DUB, Will BA be bothered to check in DXB or is this requirement also for transit passengers? And if not, what if I flew DXB-LHR-BHD and then just drove home to DUB?
I haven’t seen mention of transit passengers.
Jan 8, 21, 2:43 am
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Originally Posted by andymcdonnell
How is this going to work for passengers using BA for transit?
Say for example I’m flying DXB-LHR-DUB, Will BA be bothered to check in DXB or is this requirement also for transit passengers? And if not, what if I flew DXB-LHR-BHD and then just drove home to DUB?
Say for example I’m flying DXB-LHR-DUB, Will BA be bothered to check in DXB or is this requirement also for transit passengers? And if not, what if I flew DXB-LHR-BHD and then just drove home to DUB?
Jan 8, 21, 2:48 am
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I think it makes perfect sense. I would have no problem getting tested before sitting on a plane to go anywhere. It would least give me a partial feeling of safetly knowing that everyone around me recently tested negative. I hope they also test the crew as well.
