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PCR pre-departure test still required?
Hi, I’ve been reading the government website, and haven’t been able to find a clear answer If fully vaccinated, do you still have to book a PCR test to fly out of the UK to Spain? Or is your proof of vaccination enough? I know a test will be required when returning and on day 2 after returning Thanks Daniel
Hotel refund section 75
Hi looking for advice ..booked hotel 2019 in Kefelonia for 2020. Flight cancelled due to lockdown, moved to 2021 flight cancelled again and against FCDO advice to travel. Hotel rebooking for 2022 dates not available with work and they’ve advised deposit no longer available. Booking is now cancelled. T&C non refundable…
Help/advice re travel for a just turned 18 year old who has not had time to have had both vaccines
I have been looking at the weekly newsletter but cannot find the answer to my question, please could you help, My daughter has had her first vaccine jab and is aged 17, the wait in-between jabs is currently 8 weeks, She will be travelling to Zante in Greece for 3 days for her 18th birthday, but will not have had her 2nd…
rapid antigen for majorca
Hiya Is a rapid antigen test accepted by the spanish governemnt (majorca) for entry? Thanks :-)
Easyjet...Advice please for changing flights after flight gone...
Just looking for confirmation of what Easyjet Flight Club customer service in France have told me. Have a return flight booked from Bordeaux to Gatwick July 17th - July 22nd. Myself and my two children. Easyjet have cancelled the return flight (twice!) on July 22nd. The July 17th flight is still happening. I want to change…
Mexico - no vaccine required?
Am I right in saying that no vaccine is required for travel to Mexico? I’ve been looking for about an hour now, I can’t see anything that suggests you need to be vaccinated. I’m due my second dose on the 11th August, and hoping to go away on the 13th.
PCR test timings confusion
Hi all We are off to Majorca next week (thursday 8am). My son needs a pcr test as has only had one vaccination. I am a little confused regarding timings for the test. My question is, do you need to have the results within 48hrs of arriving in spain or take the test within 48hrs. Taking the test within 48hrs is potentially…
Are you an employer who regularly tests your employees for Covid?
If so, you may, or not be aware that your access to free tests is ending. Get coronavirus tests for your employees - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) If you want your employees tested, it looks like you're going to have to rely on them picking up their own tests from a Pharmacy etc. or pay for your own. Do you currently administer them…
The Drawbacks of Using NonEU/UK Airlines
We flew out to our family in the USA on the 10th March 2020 using our usual carrier,Singapore Air and got stuck there until the end of May. We flew there three times a year delighted with the direct flights from Manchester to Houston TX and the cost /service was excellent. However, legally they had no responsibilty to get…
PCR test to travel after having Covid
Hi, I’ve just completed my 10 days self isolation after getting Covid. And have also been double jabbed. I had a follow up PCR test yesterday which is still showing positive, but rapid antigen tests are showing negative. I’m due to go to Spain on 3rd August, and now just a bit concerned that I may continue to test positive…
Acceptable vaccine in France
I have received both AZ jabs but the first one was from one of the unacceptable Indian batches. I've asked my GP for advice or suggestions as to how to deal with this and they refer me to national vaccination campaign/government website. Does anyone have any advice - I have a second home in France and whilst not planning…
SEISS 5 - Turnover / Profit
Hi all, Just a query about this calculation of turnover, used for the SEISS grant - do they actually want turnover as opposed to profit...? So in my case, my turnover as a freelance camerman for the year might be - for instance - £35,000, but 15K of that went straight out as expenses to pay other people, rent equipment…
Day 2 Covid test, Expert Doctors UK
Asking for a friend who paid £95 for a day 2 test for her daughter who arrived in the UK a couple of weeks ago from a green list country. It was a bit of a last minute thing so she selected the first company on the list on the government website, Expert Doctors UK. The test reference was needed for the passenger locator…
PCR tests accepted in Spain
We are a family of four due to fly to Spain on 26th July (booked pre covid) from Scotland. My wife and I are both double vaccinated and have requested our paper certificate, we have a 13 year old and a 6 year old. It's my understanding that to enter Spain we just need a PCR test for my 13 year old (along with our…
Proof of covid-19 vaccination
Hello wondering if anyone can help? I live in England on the border but work in Wales. Due to the nature of my job I was offered the vaccine in December, follow up shot in Feb. Didn't really think anything about it. Now I'm reading all this stuff about covid passports and what have you. The NHS app is insistent I haven't…
PCR test just to get on a Ryanair flight
Hi to all! Hope everyone is keeping well? I have a question regarding Ryanair, they have not been helpful in the slightest when being held on a chat for two hours! Northing new there! I have heard from a few people that Ryanair request a negative PCR test just to set foot on the plane irrespective of whether you have been…
Day 2, 5 and 8 Covid tests arriving late
Hi everyone. I'm new to the site but wondered if anyone has any advice regarding the Day 2, 5 and 8 tests. I purchased these from Rightangled.com on 9June for my daughters impending return from South Korea. They never arrived and after a lot of emails to Rightangled and telephone calls with NHS119 I had to purchase more so…
Proof of Double Vaccine
Both myself and wife have had both vaccines 1 and 2. Could anyone explain why we cannot use the card provided by the NHS as proof of this?
Tests kits for upcoming hol
Hello, I am hoping for some pointers. We have a family holiday (Fuerteventura) booked for August and I wanted to ask for pointers to affordable companies for pre-departure test kits and Day 2 test kits when we return. Prices seem to vary wildly and wondered if anyone has stumbled across any hidden gems. Thanks in advance…
Travel Up
I had a non refundable hotel booked in Dublin, via the above agent. 9-12 July 2021. When Ryanair cancelled my flight i got in touch (beginning of June), I asked 1. Can I cancel and get a refund &/or 2. If no to question 1 can I rebook for June 2022. Below is the response I have received:- we need that you create a new…

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