BA Holiday - Tested Positive 2 days before
Feb 26, 2022, 3:11 am
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BA Holiday - Tested Positive 2 days before
Disaster - 2 days before a BAH trip we have a positive test.
Before I call does anyone know what options we may have? Got an excellent deal (prices are significantly higher now) - will
they allow a move of dates or am I stuck with a voucher ?
Before I call does anyone know what options we may have? Got an excellent deal (prices are significantly higher now) - will
they allow a move of dates or am I stuck with a voucher ?
Feb 26, 2022, 3:14 am
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A voucher is possible. You can’t reschedule at your convenience unfortunately
https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb...olidays#terms2
Please ensure you submit your request within 48 hours of receiving a positive result. Eligibility criteria applies, please see Terms and Conditions.
https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb...olidays#terms2
What if I or someone in my booking tests positive for COVID-19 within 14 days of departure?
If you test positive for COVID-19 or another individual on your booking tests positive for COVID-19 within 2 weeks before your outbound flight, you can submit a request to cancel your original booking and request a voucher. Supporting evidence of a positive COVID-19 test is required.Please ensure you submit your request within 48 hours of receiving a positive result. Eligibility criteria applies, please see Terms and Conditions.
Feb 26, 2022, 4:26 am
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A voucher is possible. You can’t reschedule at your convenience unfortunately
https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb...olidays#terms2
https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb...olidays#terms2
Or is that better as it includes hotel which may not be as flexible?
Feb 26, 2022, 4:29 am
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Feb 26, 2022, 5:18 am
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Feb 26, 2022, 5:39 am
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Feb 26, 2022, 5:41 am
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Just had a PCR which I’ll no doubt need to prove my case.
Would be a real shame as it was a great trip for the price in First booked when prices were still low.
Feb 26, 2022, 5:47 am
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The risk you take in these times! I’m sure another deal will pop up allowing you to spend that voucher
Feb 26, 2022, 9:38 am
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I wonder if it was a holiday in the UK where there’s now no restrictions or need to isolate if BA would still have such a policy.
Hope you recover quickly and get it sorted
Feb 26, 2022, 9:54 am
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Sadly for a holiday any rebooking should be subject to a reprice. I’d doubt if they would change it but nothing ventured if you don’t ask.
I wonder if it was a holiday in the UK where there’s now no restrictions or need to isolate if BA would still have such a policy.
Hope you recover quickly and get it sorted
I wonder if it was a holiday in the UK where there’s now no restrictions or need to isolate if BA would still have such a policy.
Hope you recover quickly and get it sorted
Feb 26, 2022, 10:53 am
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As do some other countries, eg Mexico, Costa Rica. (I’m not suggesting that OP changes destination, just pointing out that the number of countries not requiring tests is increasing).
Feb 26, 2022, 11:19 am
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PCR confirmed positive so have rebooked a pair of tickets in Club for the end of the month with Avios.
BA will issue a voucher with proof of test result. I guess not the end of the world.
Feb 26, 2022, 11:35 am
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Had a similar situation recently and they won't do a voucher for any test result has to be a medically administered test
However not a big deal as they will allow a change fee free rebook for any positive test at all so just pick a date > 4 weeks out where you can change for little or no fare difference and then voucher that under the normal Book with confidence policy T&C's
However not a big deal as they will allow a change fee free rebook for any positive test at all so just pick a date > 4 weeks out where you can change for little or no fare difference and then voucher that under the normal Book with confidence policy T&C's
Feb 26, 2022, 11:58 am
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Had a similar situation recently and they won't do a voucher for any test result has to be a medically administered test
However not a big deal as they will allow a change fee free rebook for any positive test at all so just pick a date > 4 weeks out where you can change for little or no fare difference and then voucher that under the normal Book with confidence policy T&C's
However not a big deal as they will allow a change fee free rebook for any positive test at all so just pick a date > 4 weeks out where you can change for little or no fare difference and then voucher that under the normal Book with confidence policy T&C's
I assume this will suffice as it was done at a mobile testing unit?