Covid Testing for UK Travel - London Based Travellers
Jan 14, 2022, 2:23 pm
#286
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 879
I have not used them since November (other trips keep getting postponed). I will be using soon though. My last certificate did not have a QR code, but there is a button on the web site to get a QR code which I assume will work. March is too far away to be worrying about testing now. The requirements are bound to change before then. I would suggest waiting until 2 weeks before the flight before worrying about what to do.
Last edited by suley; Jan 14, 2022 at 2:28 pm
Jan 14, 2022, 2:32 pm
#287
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Kent, UK
Programs: M&S Elite+
Posts: 3,658
Thanks, was that with Collinson or Express? It seems collinson have changed the system as the original login link no longer works. It seems Express might do QR codes but is manually requested and only after the test result is issued. I was thinking wait till late feb but was then trying to work out who did same day or a suitable test for my original flight time, reaslised I had few options other then a early morning drive, eventually after a few flight changes, i think i am fine, last tests seem to be at 7pm and local test places are next day results, so it leaves me time if things go wrong.
Jan 17, 2022, 2:01 am
#288
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: DAY
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Just another data point:
Randox site at Stratford Westfield for pre-flight 60-minute Antigen test (for return to USA) £35
(Was also going to use it for entry into Tottenham Stadium yesterday for NLD, but that's a whole other story...
)
Very easy. Staff was very friendly, no wait at all, and results emailed about 30 minutes after swab.
Much easier to find as well. They are on "The Street:, with outside entrance from walkway, just over the pedestrian bridge from Statford Station.
Randox site at Stratford Westfield for pre-flight 60-minute Antigen test (for return to USA) £35
(Was also going to use it for entry into Tottenham Stadium yesterday for NLD, but that's a whole other story...
)Very easy. Staff was very friendly, no wait at all, and results emailed about 30 minutes after swab.
Much easier to find as well. They are on "The Street:, with outside entrance from walkway, just over the pedestrian bridge from Statford Station.
Jan 17, 2022, 9:28 am
#289
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: LON
Programs: Mucci, BAEC, Eurostar
Posts: 3,297
Simply test me tests are really simple! I uploaded the photo at 11 this morning and got an email back at 3. I
The first email said to go about your business and not worry which I obviously did. You can't really go wrong at that price point. The test was on the doormat when I got home on Saturday, ordered on Tuesday last week.
The first email said to go about your business and not worry which I obviously did. You can't really go wrong at that price point. The test was on the doormat when I got home on Saturday, ordered on Tuesday last week.
Jan 17, 2022, 9:31 am
#290
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: MEX
Programs: AC E75K
Posts: 4,171
Simply test me tests are really simple! I uploaded the photo at 11 this morning and got an email back at 3. I
The first email said to go about your business and not worry which I obviously did. You can't really go wrong at that price point. The test was on the doormat when I got home on Saturday, ordered on Tuesday last week.
The first email said to go about your business and not worry which I obviously did. You can't really go wrong at that price point. The test was on the doormat when I got home on Saturday, ordered on Tuesday last week.
I'm arriving in London in two weeks and am looking for the best option for the Day 2 test.
Jan 17, 2022, 9:35 am
#291
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Leeds, UK
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Posts: 42,997
Is this the provider? https://www.simplytestme.co.uk/
I'm arriving in London in two weeks and am looking for the best option for the Day 2 test.
I'm arriving in London in two weeks and am looking for the best option for the Day 2 test.
you may not need one in 2 weeks based on the possibly changes later this month.
if you do need one simplytestme seems to be the cheapest reliable provider and generally gets positive comments on here.
Jan 17, 2022, 10:17 am
#292
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: MEX
Programs: AC E75K
Posts: 4,171
Thank you! And glad to hear. Will keep an eye on the latest regulations!
Jan 17, 2022, 2:35 pm
#293
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: BRS
Programs: BA Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,995
If you have your own antigen/lateral flow tests at home, then Klarity is a smudge cheaper at £9.95 and you don't have to worry about getting the test kit delivered to a hotel etc.
Jan 17, 2022, 3:58 pm
#294
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,190
rb211.
Jan 18, 2022, 12:44 am
#295
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Kent, UK
Programs: M&S Elite+
Posts: 3,658
Jan 18, 2022, 5:09 am
#296
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: BG
Programs: BAEC Silver, TK Elite, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 827
I just booked a day 2 from this company for 5.99 GBP with home delivery. The number for the PLF was produced instantly with the confirmation email. It was the cheapest I could find!
https://covidtestingdirect.com/approved-day-2-day-8/
https://covidtestingdirect.com/approved-day-2-day-8/
Jan 18, 2022, 7:58 am
#297
Join Date: May 2005
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Programs: Marriott (Lifetime Titantium), whatever other programs as benefits make sense.
Posts: 1,921
Simply test me tests are really simple! I uploaded the photo at 11 this morning and got an email back at 3. I
The first email said to go about your business and not worry which I obviously did. You can't really go wrong at that price point. The test was on the doormat when I got home on Saturday, ordered on Tuesday last week.
The first email said to go about your business and not worry which I obviously did. You can't really go wrong at that price point. The test was on the doormat when I got home on Saturday, ordered on Tuesday last week.
I used Klarity for my entry test to get into Italy. Very easy to just upload a photo, and the certificate came through in something amazing like 4 minutes. I have no idea how they reviewed the information and verified my test picture in that short amount of time, but got me into Italy so I'm not complaining. Another strong recommendation from me.
Jan 20, 2022, 8:34 pm
#298
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: MEX
Programs: AC E75K
Posts: 4,171
Thanks, everyone!
Jan 20, 2022, 11:48 pm
#299
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Kent, UK
Programs: M&S Elite+
Posts: 3,658
There is likely to be an announcement before then, but whether the rules change by then is not certain.
Jan 21, 2022, 12:14 am
#300
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,190
rb211.