Update on Delta Covid Test Kits
Jul 10, 2021, 8:30 pm
#46
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: USA - Seattle area
Programs: DL Platinum, "alum" of high status with UA but not any more
Posts: 532
I (an American) am currently in Ukraine for a week. I thought about ordering one of those self-tests to bring with me, but I just wasn't confident it'd be accepted, and I did not want to have some kind of problem when checking in at Kyiv Boryspil Airport in the middle of the night for my 5:45 AM KLM flight to AMS. I'm just going to get a PCR test locally (fortunately I have acquaintances here in Kyiv who can help me with logistics).
Frankly, it strikes me that it is ridiculous that the CDC mandates a negative COVID test for vaccinated American citizens. Yes, Delta variant, bla bla bla . . . but how long will this go on? It is a significant hindrance to international travel when you will need to navigate the logistics of booking a compliant COVID test in a foreign land, and take the risk of a false positive that could strand you overseas for two weeks.
Frankly, it strikes me that it is ridiculous that the CDC mandates a negative COVID test for vaccinated American citizens. Yes, Delta variant, bla bla bla . . . but how long will this go on? It is a significant hindrance to international travel when you will need to navigate the logistics of booking a compliant COVID test in a foreign land, and take the risk of a false positive that could strand you overseas for two weeks.
Jul 11, 2021, 6:32 am
#47
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Indianapolis
Programs: DL Gold, Marriott Titanium, IHG Plat, Hilton Gold, UA Silver
Posts: 625
Jul 15, 2021, 10:14 am
#48
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: NYC
Programs: DL PM, DL MM
Posts: 4,246
Tried the Delta Ellume test for the first time on a trip back from PLS. Very convenient to use and was nice to do it from a hotel room.
The check-in lady at PLS was very confused with the paperwork, but she wasn't getting any employee of the year awards to begin with. Took her about 35 minutes to check in 5 couples.
Uploaded the results to Delta's trustassure site and got a green confirmed checkmark, but that continues to be a waste of time as that info doesn't seem to go anywhere, nor does your reservation get coded as approved.
The check-in lady at PLS was very confused with the paperwork, but she wasn't getting any employee of the year awards to begin with. Took her about 35 minutes to check in 5 couples.
Uploaded the results to Delta's trustassure site and got a green confirmed checkmark, but that continues to be a waste of time as that info doesn't seem to go anywhere, nor does your reservation get coded as approved.