BA and Spain
Aug 9, 2021, 9:27 am
#391
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: living near Malaga
Programs: BA Gold , Mucci recipient. Coffee Drinker, Blue Sky Thinker
Posts: 2,105
I can't say it's will be much better early September but I bl00dy hope so..
Aug 11, 2021, 2:18 am
#392
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Newcastle UK
Posts: 1,114
I travelled on Friday with that exact test and no issues. I found them to be super efficient and cheaper than UK provider. When I went to my appointment, they said I could use the booking at any time before 31/12/21 so they are flexible with changes too. Highly recommend them! VeriFLY accepted the results too in case you’re using that 
Aug 11, 2021, 2:23 am
#393
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 2,345
Checkin is still hardly ideal but slightly better as HBO's can now bypass the queue and go straightthrough. In saying that the airport is really busy, car parking spaces are limited and the security guards are looking at industrial action. Mix that in with plenty of tourists with kids, liquids in hand luggage, the new/old B gate approach and the PLF queues its no fun here currently.
I can't say it's will be much better early September but I bl00dy hope so..
I can't say it's will be much better early September but I bl00dy hope so..
Aug 11, 2021, 4:15 am
#394
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 76
I had found this provider too. When I tried to find out where they are it looked like a unit off site from the airport. Do you mind letting us know exactly where it is and is it easy access? When I looked on streetview it seemed to be near the airport but in a bulding where some of the car hire companies are? Thanks for your help.
Still the same system which is a pain. They try their best but it’s very slow and difficult to put across what you want sometimes. I should learn more Spanish and stop expecting them to understand my northern accent haha
Aug 11, 2021, 4:25 am
#395
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 2,345
It was bad in June, dread to think what its like when they get really busy, wo betide if you want another drink. They hadn't invented trays there either then so it was a struggle carrying everything back to the table, took 3 trips!
Aug 11, 2021, 6:15 am
#396
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 76
Make sure to leave the lounge with plenty of time. I left at 11:00 for the 11:40 flight but only got through passport checks and to the gate with 10 mins to go. A lot of people panicking and asking to jump the queue as there are a lot of flights leaving for the UK at the same time
Aug 11, 2021, 9:49 am
#397
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Newcastle UK
Posts: 1,114
Make sure to leave the lounge with plenty of time. I left at 11:00 for the 11:40 flight but only got through passport checks and to the gate with 10 mins to go. A lot of people panicking and asking to jump the queue as there are a lot of flights leaving for the UK at the same time
Aug 11, 2021, 9:59 am
#398
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 76
Friday 6th August, 11:40 flight. There was a Jet2 flight at 11:45 and I believe an easyJet flight at 11:45 too.
Moral of the story is to check the board in the lounge for UK flights and see if there are other flights likely to depart B gates around the same time
Moral of the story is to check the board in the lounge for UK flights and see if there are other flights likely to depart B gates around the same time
Last edited by Mr Silver K; Aug 11, 2021 at 11:57 am
Aug 11, 2021, 10:06 am
#399
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Newcastle UK
Posts: 1,114
Thanks. Is it only C gates pax that have to go through the pre gate passport control?
Aug 11, 2021, 11:09 am
#400
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: UK (currently)
Programs: BA Gold (and many other greater and lesser distinctions)
Posts: 7,200
Are BA flights back to the C gates ? They moved to the B gates when the B gates re-opened at end June.
Aug 11, 2021, 11:54 am
#401
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: DWC
Programs: OWS, *A G
Posts: 626
I ordered the chronomics test via BA yesterday at Ł22.40 each which is pretty similar to whatI recently paid @ €24.95 for a rapid test in Spain. Its one of those you take with you, self administer and send a photo for a certificate. I have used qured before and that worked really well, this option seems even simpler with no need for the video chat.
I can't speak for Ibiza but I can't image its much different from Malaga where I live and there will be plenty of local options at clinics for tourists and locals alike. Others will no doubt chime in but I doubt you will have any issues finding a local solution if you decide to go that route.
Have a great trip.
I can't speak for Ibiza but I can't image its much different from Malaga where I live and there will be plenty of local options at clinics for tourists and locals alike. Others will no doubt chime in but I doubt you will have any issues finding a local solution if you decide to go that route.
Have a great trip.
Aug 11, 2021, 11:59 am
#402
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 76
Aug 11, 2021, 12:03 pm
#403
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 76
My bad, I meant the B gates (old terminal part). That’s where all the non-EU flights depart so need a stamp to depart. Catch people that stay longer than the permitted 90 days, I gather. All other flights don’t need passport checks is my understanding
Aug 12, 2021, 1:54 am
#404
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Cambridge, UK
Programs: BAEC Silver, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,364
Getting tempted to book TFS for October as I have a flight voucher burning a hole in my pocket. I suppose the main risk is testing positive with the pre-departure test for the return flight. Personally, I wouldn't be against an extra 10 days there but I wouldn't want to explain it to my boss.
Aug 12, 2021, 2:08 am
#405
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: UK (currently)
Programs: BA Gold (and many other greater and lesser distinctions)
Posts: 7,200
Getting tempted to book TFS for October as I have a flight voucher burning a hole in my pocket. I suppose the main risk is testing positive with the pre-departure test for the return flight. Personally, I wouldn't be against an extra 10 days there but I wouldn't want to explain it to my boss.
