ITV just said on the 6pm news a pre arrival test into the UK will be required…
Dec 7, 2021, 5:26 am
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I checked, currently in the Bay Area and within my zip code there is nothing at their 8 locations for Friday or Saturday (I leave Sunday), I tried a few different cities and for Monterey there is nothing within 100 miles, for Gilroy nothing within 60 miles, and nothing within 25 miles of San Francisco. It was only going to be a plan b anyway, but thanks for the hint, I am sure it will help others.
Dec 7, 2021, 5:41 am
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Of course I was ! I checked, currently in the Bay Area and within my zip code there is nothing at their 8 locations for Friday or Saturday (I leave Sunday), I tried a few different cities and for Monterey there is nothing within 100 miles, for Gilroy nothing within 60 miles, and nothing within 25 miles of San Francisco. It was only going to be a plan b anyway, but thanks for the hint, I am sure it will help others.
I checked, currently in the Bay Area and within my zip code there is nothing at their 8 locations for Friday or Saturday (I leave Sunday), I tried a few different cities and for Monterey there is nothing within 100 miles, for Gilroy nothing within 60 miles, and nothing within 25 miles of San Francisco. It was only going to be a plan b anyway, but thanks for the hint, I am sure it will help others.Last edited by London Dude; Dec 7, 2021 at 5:50 am
Dec 7, 2021, 6:11 am
#348
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previous local tests had to be presented at check in in the country of departure the same way BA and other airlines check at departure if you have had the tests required by the visiting country. I have travelled several time to Italy during 2021 and Local pharmacy’s tests were acceptable (automatically reported to the Local Health Authority as well). The Online portal or Veryfly were not working from flight originating in Italy until early November, not sure if this has changed since.
Dec 7, 2021, 6:12 am
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Of course I was ! I checked, currently in the Bay Area and within my zip code there is nothing at their 8 locations for Friday or Saturday (I leave Sunday), I tried a few different cities and for Monterey there is nothing within 100 miles, for Gilroy nothing within 60 miles, and nothing within 25 miles of San Francisco. It was only going to be a plan b anyway, but thanks for the hint, I am sure it will help others.
I checked, currently in the Bay Area and within my zip code there is nothing at their 8 locations for Friday or Saturday (I leave Sunday), I tried a few different cities and for Monterey there is nothing within 100 miles, for Gilroy nothing within 60 miles, and nothing within 25 miles of San Francisco. It was only going to be a plan b anyway, but thanks for the hint, I am sure it will help others.
Dec 7, 2021, 6:59 am
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Dec 7, 2021, 7:02 am
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That would be my guess too but I'd rather have it confirmed through first-hand experience if possible.
BTW Klarity sent me their very extensive list of EU-approved tests:
https://antigentest.bfarm.de/ords/f?...172571611:::::
Even assuming that BinaxNOW is acceptable to them, it still costs $25 a pop from CVS/Walgreens vs €3-4 in the EU for any of those tests, several of which are made by US firms lol
BTW Klarity sent me their very extensive list of EU-approved tests:
https://antigentest.bfarm.de/ords/f?...172571611:::::
Even assuming that BinaxNOW is acceptable to them, it still costs $25 a pop from CVS/Walgreens vs €3-4 in the EU for any of those tests, several of which are made by US firms lol
Dec 7, 2021, 7:27 am
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I bought the Premium Klarity option for 20GBP because I'm being incredibly anxious about the whole thing. When setting up the appointment it asked me to scan the QR code on the Abbott test - and has accepted it, so should be fine. Appointment is in a little over 2 hours, so will report back when done
Dec 7, 2021, 7:33 am
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this is annoying Im currently in NYC and flying back on BA116 tomorrow if anyone currently in NY trying to find a test provider i can highly reccomend ClearMD on 18th &6th 85 usd for antigen test with certificate within 30 min most other options look around 300 bucks
Dec 7, 2021, 8:36 am
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A tip for those who need a free rapid COVID test in the US. A few of CVS's 4,800 testing locations offer free Rapid Antigen or Rapid PCR tests to anyone. No insurance, SSN, or proof of ID are required. You can do a search for these branches by ZIP code on the main page for the CVS MinuteClinic website:
https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing
On the CVS MinuteClinic search result page for your ZIP code, look out for the branches with the following note:
This is a community testing site. Tests are performed at no cost, and insurance, Social Security number, and driver’s license/state ID are not needed.
There is one of these in Chicago's Loop and there are at least a couple in Brooklyn, NY. I'm sure this is also the case in other large US cities.
You can even book an appointment 2-3 weeks in advance. Be aware that the CVS MinuteClinic site is only accessible within the US, or with a VPN from outside the US.
https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing
On the CVS MinuteClinic search result page for your ZIP code, look out for the branches with the following note:
This is a community testing site. Tests are performed at no cost, and insurance, Social Security number, and driver’s license/state ID are not needed.
There is one of these in Chicago's Loop and there are at least a couple in Brooklyn, NY. I'm sure this is also the case in other large US cities.
You can even book an appointment 2-3 weeks in advance. Be aware that the CVS MinuteClinic site is only accessible within the US, or with a VPN from outside the US.
Dec 7, 2021, 8:43 am
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Information point. Arrived into T5 this morning from USA, not asked to show evidence of pre travel test at check-in in MCO or at immigration. Straight off to day 2 test, long queue at t4 expresstest.
Dec 7, 2021, 8:44 am
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Dec 7, 2021, 9:23 am
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Dec 7, 2021, 9:31 am
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Want to be sure I'm interpreting this new set of rules correctly: "You must take the test in the 2 days before your service to England departs."
So for my flight leaving the US on Wednesday but not arriving into LHR until Thursday, I can take a test any time on the Monday or Tuesday - do I have that right?
So for my flight leaving the US on Wednesday but not arriving into LHR until Thursday, I can take a test any time on the Monday or Tuesday - do I have that right?
Dec 7, 2021, 9:34 am
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Not a good start, signed in 10 minutes early as requested, now 25 minutes later and so 15 mins past test time, still nobody has turned up. Have rescheduled for in another couple of hours - not impressed
Dec 7, 2021, 9:35 am
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Want to be sure I'm interpreting this new set of rules correctly: "You must take the test in the 2 days before your service to England departs."
So for my flight leaving the US on Wednesday but not arriving into LHR until Thursday, I can take a test any time on the Monday or Tuesday - do I have that right?
So for my flight leaving the US on Wednesday but not arriving into LHR until Thursday, I can take a test any time on the Monday or Tuesday - do I have that right?