VeriFLY experiences
Sep 9, 2021, 11:14 am
#286
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: LON
Programs: BA Gold, LH SEN , A3*G & others less exciting that don't fit in my wallet
Posts: 1,657
Just as an FYI for anyone .. despite being unable to use Verifly ( as they never added LCY-DUB BA flights as an option ) .. I was still able to OLCI just fine for tomorrow's LCY-DUB and have a boarding card .. So not complaining but doesn't seem Verifly is actually necessary for Irish routes despite the messages asking you to use it.
Sep 9, 2021, 11:28 am
#287
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 156
Interesting- I was fully expecting this result in Cyprus, but we got to the desk, she asked for all our certificates and documents, so we said "Oh, we've already done it all in Verifly" - she looked at our screens, handed us a paper boarding pass (had already got one in the app) and we were on our way. I was actually surprised how well it worked!
Sep 9, 2021, 11:34 am
#288
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 29
STR (Stuttgart) to LHR. I think the route has just re-opened. They had no priority check-in (tough luck if you have status or were in business). No bag drop either, but the queue moved ok. At the desk I showed my passport, the VeriFLY screen and was quickly checked-in.
At the gate they then delayed boarding for half an hour when they suddenly realised that those with HBO and who had checked in online hadn't shown their docs to anyone. They said everyone who had checked in online must go for a doc check, but when half the passengers queued, they realised that they meant only those who hadn't gone to a check-in desk. Then they delayed things again by accepting mobile boarding passes before realising they had no idea whether that meant the person had shown documents or not.
At the gate they then delayed boarding for half an hour when they suddenly realised that those with HBO and who had checked in online hadn't shown their docs to anyone. They said everyone who had checked in online must go for a doc check, but when half the passengers queued, they realised that they meant only those who hadn't gone to a check-in desk. Then they delayed things again by accepting mobile boarding passes before realising they had no idea whether that meant the person had shown documents or not.
Sep 9, 2021, 12:28 pm
#289
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 2,345
Interesting- I was fully expecting this result in Cyprus, but we got to the desk, she asked for all our certificates and documents, so we said "Oh, we've already done it all in Verifly" - she looked at our screens, handed us a paper boarding pass (had already got one in the app) and we were on our way. I was actually surprised how well it worked!
Last edited by paulaf; Sep 9, 2021 at 1:59 pm
Sep 9, 2021, 1:24 pm
#290
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 156
This was at Larnaca. We did wonder about people with HBO - not sure if / how they got checked. We certainly didn't see any issues like the ones mentioned in the post above yours so I assume "something" worked somewhere!
Sep 9, 2021, 2:13 pm
#291
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BA GfL & GGL, FB Platinum, MB Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,402
Trying to upload my Fit to Return test result for my return from Dubai but the VeriFLY app is asking for the laboratory name and the name of the ordering physician which isn’t applicable as this is a self administered antigen test.
I can enter Chronomics as the lab company I suppose?
Am I doing something wrong?
I can enter Chronomics as the lab company I suppose?
Am I doing something wrong?
Last edited by MaxFlyer; Sep 9, 2021 at 2:23 pm
Sep 9, 2021, 3:22 pm
#292
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: LON
Programs: BA Gold, LH SEN , A3*G & others less exciting that don't fit in my wallet
Posts: 1,657
Trying to upload my Fit to Return test result for my return from Dubai but the VeriFLY app is asking for the laboratory name and the name of the ordering physician which isn’t applicable as this is a self administered antigen test.
I can enter Chronomics as the lab company I suppose?
Am I doing something wrong?
I can enter Chronomics as the lab company I suppose?
Am I doing something wrong?
Sep 9, 2021, 10:26 pm
#293
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: BER
Programs: BAEC GGL/GfL, Lufthansa SEN, Hilton Diamond, misc other stuff
Posts: 1,374
I completed VeriFly for BER-LHR-YYZ, but BER check-in staff told me they are only allowed to use it for flights to LHR. He said he would check with his supervisor whether they are allowed to rely on VeriFly for connections via LHR.
Sep 10, 2021, 3:57 am
#294
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold, LH Sen, MUCCI, Junior Jet Club.
Posts: 8,101
Worked perfectly at FAO yesterday. Unfortunately, despite that, we waited for 45 minutes in the Club queue. It's a shame they can't mandate its use as our transaction once we got to the desk was super quick.
Sep 10, 2021, 4:26 am
#295
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club, easyJet and Ryanair
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: UK/Las Vegas
Programs: BA Gold (GGL/CCR)
Posts: 15,924
Yes, similar experience at MAN. The couple ahead of us took about 7-8 minutes to get all their paperwork checked, we (using VeriFLY) were through in less than a couple of minutes. Some airports have dedicated VeriFLY desks, I think this is something BA should offer at all airports to enable those who did bother to complete VeriFLY quicker processing at check-in.
Sep 10, 2021, 4:26 am
#296
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: York, UK
Programs: BAEC Gold, Honors Diamond
Posts: 1,184
Started Verifly for my flight back from TFS on Sunday, vaccination accepted straight away, Chronomics certificate was accepted in about 5 mins. Just got the plf to sort this evening then hopefully I should be good to go.
Then just to see if the staff at TFS on Sunday know what it is!
Then just to see if the staff at TFS on Sunday know what it is!
Sep 10, 2021, 4:42 am
#297
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BA GfL & GGL, FB Platinum, MB Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,402
Started Verifly for my flight back from TFS on Sunday, vaccination accepted straight away, Chronomics certificate was accepted in about 5 mins. Just got the plf to sort this evening then hopefully I should be good to go.
Then just to see if the staff at TFS on Sunday know what it is!
Then just to see if the staff at TFS on Sunday know what it is!
Sep 12, 2021, 12:37 am
#300
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BA GfL & GGL, FB Platinum, MB Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,402
The check-in agent at DXB this morning was very happy as soon as I showed him my VeriFLY status. He didn’t need any of the paperwork. I was checked in in about 2 minutes.
The check-in queues for the 12:15pm departure at 9:30 were very long.
Smart Gates at DXB we’re having issues though.
The check-in queues for the 12:15pm departure at 9:30 were very long.
Smart Gates at DXB we’re having issues though.