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Day 2 and 8 testing
Hi all. Really appreciate some clear directions here. I am confused about the day 2 and 8 testing after arrival back to the UK. I am going to Athens and will take a test there before flying back. But how do I book my day 2 and 8 tests after my arrival in the UK? I am double vaccinated. Do I purchase the tests before I…
Cruise cancelled - separate flight booking refusing refund
In April 2021 we made a booking to go on a Far East cruise sailing in April/May 2022 which was to be a once in a lifetime holiday paid for from savings of not having holidays for over two years. The flights were only available to book 11 months in advance and so we booked return flights with Lufthansa in May 2021 when they…
72 hour time limit
I've searched through Google for this but can't find the answer... Due to fly to Spain at 10.30am 12/08. Arrival time is roughly 3pm Test done for teenager at 2pm 09/08 Result back in 10/08 (doesn't have time stamp on proof though) Google tells me that we need proof of negative test within 72 hours on arrival to Spain. I'm…
The Flights Guru- Norwegian Airlines Refund
I’m struggling to get a refund from The Flights Guru for flights cancelled last July to USA. They say the airline Norwegian haven’t released refunds so I can’t get mine. I’ve tried Chargeback and Section 75 from my credit card, but was refused due to me booking through a 3rd party. I’ve tried cancelling the contract…
Covid lateral tests and symptoms
Not sure if this is the right place but..... Why is it we're not allowed to do a lateral flow test at home if we have Covid symptoms? I feel lousy at the moment and want to know if I have coronavirus but don't want to wait until tomorrow for a PCR test and then wait another day for the results to come through, especially…
Fit to fly 'scam'?
Hi all, We are traveling to Italy next week and the Official Italian government guidelines clearly state that they accept both Antigen ( lateral flow ) or Molecular ( PCR ) tests for entry. However looking around the plethora of private rapid testing centres they are pushing the need to get 'fit to fly' certificate as well…
EU family coming over for short stay in UK?
Ok, so we are confused about the testing requirements in the UK and I would love some advice/help on this! We are getting married August 22nd, on a Sunday, in Hampshire (we live in Dorset). My family live in Belgium and they are hoping to drive up here if France is moved off the Amber+ list next week, so they can take the…
Chronomics Emergency Contact Number
Hi Folks, Does anyone have the emergency contact number for Chronomics? I recall there was a special number on their website but cannot find it again today. We returned yesterday and our day 2 tests have not been despatched so we are getting quite anxious! It's not possible to get through to them on the normal contact…
So I cant use the goverment supplied rapid lateral flow test to return to UK
But it is a lateral flow test I need to take 2 days before flying back. So are the government saying their tests don't work as well as commercial ones :smile: .Or is this just another sign of them being in bed with big business?Can someone please enlighten me? What do I need to do? Regards, Ben
Mexico pre paid accommodation
Not sure what to do. I paid for accommodation only for an all inclusive holiday in Mexico, flights not included. Booked and paid for in 2019I was supposed to go in March 2020 , provisionally booked it but luckily not the flights, but postponed it until the May 2020. This was all pre Covid. The company have extended the…
Question asked when ordering day to testing kit
Does anybody know what is meant by the following question which is asked when ordering a travel Covid test?:* “the date on which they last departed from or transited through a country or territory outside the common travel area” All of the companies are asking the question and I have checked that this is a requirement to…
Ssei grant 5 help!
I've been sent an email saying I can apply but I need to state my turnover... I'm confused as to what to include as my turnover. As I'm a self employed trade and am usually employed as a subcontractor so is my turnover the money I've been paid before tax and expenses? Or am I not eligible?I've messaged my accountant but am…
Holiday cancelled
I won a holiday to Dubai with Chester Races to depart on 26/03/2020 but it was delayed due to corona virus.Have how been informed the prize cannot be taken after 21/09/2021.Dubai is a corona listed country.they are asking a seventy five year old to risk his health and fbatof his wife or lose the holiday Comments please
PLF for recently recovered travellers
Hi, Currently in Greece and looking to complete our PLF form for upcoming return. We’re both double jabbed, and also both “recently recovered”. Spoke to 119 before we left and we’re informed we’d be exempt from Day 2 testing on our return, but can’t see an option on the PLF for this - it won’t let us complete the form…
Connecting through a red route
My daughter should be travelling in November to do a charity/work placement in Belize, but needs a connecting flight through USA or Mexico. aa far as I can see you can’t go through USA at all (even though the flights are sold), and Mexico is now a red country. so as far as I can gather, it’s okay to get a connecting flight…
Int travel Scot or Eng guidelines!?!
Hi hope someone might be able to help. We are flying to Spain starting our journey in England but flying via Glasgow airport. Return journey is the same. On our return should we be following the Scottish rules as it is point of entry or the English rules with it being final destination. Entry testing rules are slightly…
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Tests for travelling back from Spain after 4am on Sunday 8th August
Hi, can anyone tell me what the actual wording from the Government was about PCR tests rather than antigen ones if travelling back to UK from Spain. I have seen news stories that say 'you are urged to' and that 'you are advised to'. My sister is currently in Spain, due to fly home on Sunday afternoon, having taken antigen…
PCR Test
I would like to book a week vacation to Corfu early September, I do basically understand what is required but I'm being told different by almost everyone I ask. How do I get one of these test certificates to prove I'm negative and is there a charge for these tests. I understand I have to take a test a couple of days before…
Are fit to fly tests processed over weekends - due to arrive in Mallorca on a Monday morning
My daughter (aged 15) needs a fit to fly test for entry to Mallorca and we are due to arrive on Monday 23rd at 11am (flight departs at 730am). The test sample has to be taken within 72 hours of arrival, therefore the sample needs to be taken from Friday 20th at 11am onwards. But that means the sample needs to be processed…

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