VeriFLY experiences
Oct 3, 2021, 2:33 pm
#451
Join Date: Feb 2016
Programs: BAEC GGL
Posts: 843
Just to say that in my case at least, the Verifly seems to have updated and gives me green checks without requesting the (unnecessary) test any more. Was able to complete checks and to check in immediately, which is nice since my flight is quite early and I'd rather not to have to go to a crowded check in.
Oct 3, 2021, 2:51 pm
#452
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: PDX
Programs: DL Gold
Posts: 282
Oct 4, 2021, 5:22 am
#453
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: Free agent AAdvantage LT GLD
Posts: 221
They also suggested that I print the QR code so I have it as a backup. What's the point of this app if I have to do that?
Also had trouble with the eMed result because of the PDF that requires a password. Got around that with my laptop (re-printed it to PDF w/o a password) but that was a pain too. They should have a comment field when submitting docs so you can mention the password or things like the names being backward with BA itins.
But the results have generally been worth the effort.
Oct 4, 2021, 7:00 am
#454
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 592
This doesn't make sense to me either. I reached out to support and they said I should update my camera app or install another app that allows me to scan QR codes. That's incorrect. They need to update their app to allow to upload an image or pdf with the QR code. For now I open the QR code on my backup phone or laptop and let the app scan that from my primary phone.
They also suggested that I print the QR code so I have it as a backup. What's the point of this app if I have to do that?
Also had trouble with the eMed result because of the PDF that requires a password. Got around that with my laptop (re-printed it to PDF w/o a password) but that was a pain too. They should have a comment field when submitting docs so you can mention the password or things like the names being backward with BA itins.
But the results have generally been worth the effort.
They also suggested that I print the QR code so I have it as a backup. What's the point of this app if I have to do that?
Also had trouble with the eMed result because of the PDF that requires a password. Got around that with my laptop (re-printed it to PDF w/o a password) but that was a pain too. They should have a comment field when submitting docs so you can mention the password or things like the names being backward with BA itins.
But the results have generally been worth the effort.
Oct 4, 2021, 7:24 am
#455
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club, easyJet and Ryanair
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: UK/Las Vegas
Programs: BA Gold (GGL/CCR)
Posts: 15,926
This doesn't make sense to me either. I reached out to support and they said I should update my camera app or install another app that allows me to scan QR codes. That's incorrect. They need to update their app to allow to upload an image or pdf with the QR code. For now I open the QR code on my backup phone or laptop and let the app scan that from my primary phone.
They also suggested that I print the QR code so I have it as a backup. What's the point of this app if I have to do that?
Also had trouble with the eMed result because of the PDF that requires a password. Got around that with my laptop (re-printed it to PDF w/o a password) but that was a pain too. They should have a comment field when submitting docs so you can mention the password or things like the names being backward with BA itins.
But the results have generally been worth the effort.
They also suggested that I print the QR code so I have it as a backup. What's the point of this app if I have to do that?
Also had trouble with the eMed result because of the PDF that requires a password. Got around that with my laptop (re-printed it to PDF w/o a password) but that was a pain too. They should have a comment field when submitting docs so you can mention the password or things like the names being backward with BA itins.
But the results have generally been worth the effort.
Oct 5, 2021, 12:21 pm
#456
Join Date: Feb 2016
Programs: BAEC GGL
Posts: 843
I travelled ZRH to LCY today having filled in Verifly (see previously). I got my green tick, checked in, downloaded a boarding pass, which actually worked. Got to the gate asked the BA representative whether they need to check any documentation - answer "if you have your boarding pass, then no". I said I had an electronic boarding pass and had done Verifly, and the gate agent confirmed that that meant no more document checks. So something is working sometimes.
Oct 5, 2021, 11:51 pm
#457
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: West Coast USA
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 559
I had the VeriFLY green tick for my flight this morning from EDI - DFW via LHR. Couldn’t check in online so had to queue for an hour or so at check in in EDI. Got to the front and showed her the VeriFLY and she said it didn’t matter they wanted to see printed copies of the Covid test.
Oct 6, 2021, 12:07 am
#458
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 4,538
I had the VeriFLY green tick for my flight this morning from EDI - DFW via LHR. Couldn’t check in online so had to queue for an hour or so at check in in EDI. Got to the front and showed her the VeriFLY and she said it didn’t matter they wanted to see printed copies of the Covid test.
jamie
Oct 6, 2021, 12:15 am
#459
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: West Coast USA
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 559
I suspect so, I’ll be in 2A. She did the same to mine. I had my Randox day 2 result printed too and she saw that. No idea what was taking check in so long this am.
Oct 7, 2021, 2:07 am
#460
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: London
Programs: MUCCI; BAEC Lifetime Gold; Marriott Bonvoy Emeritus Titanium; Hertz#1, Avis President’s Club
Posts: 3,214
Just tried using VeriFLY for the first time and didn't get very far. When I tired to enter the details of my flight to BER next week it only gave me two options for the airline, AA and EI. I am flying BA but there is no option to enter that! 
Oct 7, 2021, 7:15 pm
#462
Join Date: Aug 2005
Programs: BA DL
Posts: 179
Had exactly the same problem trying to use VeriFLY for a trip to Italy. Messaged VeriFLY. They said BA doesn’t support Italy yet.
Oct 8, 2021, 3:02 am
#463
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: Hilton Honors Gold, Marriott Gold, BA Silver, Hertz President's Club
Posts: 484
Oct 8, 2021, 3:16 am
#464
Moderator, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges, and Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold; Flying Blue Life Platinum; LH Sen.; Hilton Diamond; Kemal Kebabs Prized Customer
Posts: 63,804
I know it's a bit buried, but it is mentioned at the start of this thread. VeriFLY is generally OK for use for flights TO the UK, but only a limited number of places FROM the UK. In some circumstances MMB has a document upload provision instead. It's not worth getting too excited about this, if VeriFLY doesn't provide an easy process it's fine to do it at the airport. For travel to the UK - certainly in terms of BA's route networks, all that needs to be checked now is a PLF and perhaps the vaccine certificate.
Oct 8, 2021, 9:37 am
#465
Join Date: Mar 2017
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 224
For me a very smooth experience so far. The only little stumble block was uploading the preflight test, where I first put in the Dr name on the certificate instead of provider, qured. Got rejected after a while, accepted within minutes after amending and uploading again. Could be made clearer for us who evidently don't get it... 
All that is left is check-in and flying, ARN->LHR.
Actually haven't read up on the app at all, what I wanted was to be able to OLCI, when flights are few and far between. Should I expect that mission have been accomplished?
All that is left is check-in and flying, ARN->LHR.Actually haven't read up on the app at all, what I wanted was to be able to OLCI, when flights are few and far between. Should I expect that mission have been accomplished?