ExpressTest Antigen Lateral Fit to Fly test done at T5 departures
Feb 5, 2022, 6:58 am
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ExpressTest Antigen Lateral Fit to Fly test done at T5 departures
Hi would appreciate advice as to whether if we have the above test in T5 departures with results in 40 mins that the certificate will be acceptable for travel to the US. Any experience of anyone who has done this would be gatefully received.
Feb 5, 2022, 7:15 am
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I did this on Wednesday evening, for travel to SFO on Thursday, it's a well established way of fulfilling the US' requirements.
It was a comedy of errors which took three hours to resolve, but I am confident that it was a one-time event. Just stay long enough to see the red Control line.
Don't forget the BA discount to bring the cost to £30 and HALO predictable have a lower cost version in the Sofitel.
It was a comedy of errors which took three hours to resolve, but I am confident that it was a one-time event. Just stay long enough to see the red Control line.
Don't forget the BA discount to bring the cost to £30 and HALO predictable have a lower cost version in the Sofitel.
Feb 5, 2022, 7:21 am
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I did this on Wednesday evening, for travel to SFO on Thursday, it's a well established way of fulfilling the US' requirements.
It was a comedy of errors which took three hours to resolve, but I am confident that it was a one-time event. Just stay long enough to see the red Control line.
It was a comedy of errors which took three hours to resolve, but I am confident that it was a one-time event. Just stay long enough to see the red Control line.
Am starting from Glasgow on 2 Mar ( B2B) and flying to MCO via PHL on 3 March. Going to book test at 12.00 on 2 Mar prior to flying up to Glasgow & back. The overnight in London does not change things I hope. as LHR to Glasgow and GLA to MCO via PHL on separate tickets.
Feb 5, 2022, 7:25 am
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Seems ok to me. As I say, make sure you see the first red line, and ideally hang around for 40 minutes or so for the email to arrive. The certificate is stored in the profile you set up in ExpressTest's website.
Feb 5, 2022, 7:35 am
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Yes, it worked well for me when travelling to USA 10 days ago
Feb 5, 2022, 8:57 am
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The ET staff do the swabbing and fulfill the cartridge. It's both nasal channels, not throat.
Feb 5, 2022, 9:17 am
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You will find a lot more direct data points and assistance in the Destinations forums and also the Coronavirus Travel forum. But the reality for both countries - leaving the much bigger arguments as to the legislative underpinnings to those fora - is that yes, they are OK. A lot could change, about 8 major countries have dropped pre departure testing in the last 4 days.
Feb 5, 2022, 4:39 pm
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I have used this service for the US albeit it was at Birmingham Airport. It is acceptable. Enjoy your trip! My results came back before I arrived back at home (I live about 13 minutes away from Birmingham Airport)