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Day 2 test - return from Green country
There appears to be some confusion over whether the day 2 test needs to be a PCR one or can a LFD suffice. UK govt website does not require specifically a PCR on Day 2 so why are posters writing otherwise?
Tui/Chronomics testing limbo
Hi, We had a package booked with TUI to the Algarve, due to depart tomorrow, Sunday 20th June. At the time of booking we booked a green+ testing package with Chronomics. Since Portugal moved to the amber list, we rescheduled our trip to next year. I emailed Chronomics to request a refund for our testing package as our trip…
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…
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…
Question about Contact trace phone call.
I came recently from an amber country. This is my second day of quarantine already I received 2 phone calls from NHS contact trace folks. I am wondering if these phone calls are really checking and taking note of everything I’m saying or just a guy in the other end reading a script.
Flying via the USA
I know we can’t go to the USA just now, but can we fly from UK to the US, change connecting flights in New York or Miami, then go directly elsewhere? I’ve no idea if that’s the same as “going” to America? It’d be in the airport only, for a couple of hours.
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…
Pre-departure PCR test
A Pre-departure PCR test is required for green and amber countries. Is this referring to departure on the return flight from abroad or from the UK?
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…
Self Isolating - Goods Return
Hi, I know this is such a trivial matter, but I've rather got a bee in my bonnet at the irresponsible advice the store has given me. I purchased some clothing items online click and collect, collected them Tue 29th - store states 14 day returns which takes me up to the 13th July. I placed another online order was going to…
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…
Easyjet - Hands free offer due to booking before luggage changes - weight limits
My teenage daughter is due to go to Greece later this month. The holiday was booked a year ago before the changes to hand luggage. She hadn't booked any other luggage. On looking through the changes I discovered that she has been offered their 'hands free' free of charge. Easyjet state what dimensions this can be, but not…
How do I claim for compensation to disrupted travel plans?
I recently had a flight booked from Corfu to LHR with British Airways, however the flight was cancelled 9 days before we were due to return home. There were no other alternative direct flights on that day and the next anticipated flight with BA was 3 days later. We needed to fly on this date, so there was no other option…
Scammed
Looking for some advice. I've recently been a victim of a HMRC scam and they have taken from me over £8000. My bank can't refund any of the monies, so now im left gutted and heartbroken. Does anyone know or tjar could advise where I can seek advice next in relation to getting this money back.
Family holidays with older children to Amber destinations
Whilst the latest removal of self-isolation requirements for U18s and fully jabbed adults is welcome (well, maybe not to everyone...), it is a bit of a pain when you have a just-18 child in tow what hasn't been able to get both jabs, so falls in the gap. Is what it is... the same could be said for 19, 20, 21 etc year olds…
Fit to travel pre departure covid test
Please , please help;) I am so completely confused😕 I am hoping to travel to Portugal on Sunday 27th. Departure time is 5.50am and arrival time is 8.30am. I have just ordered the pre travel test online. I've heard horror stories about people getting the test but being refused onto the flight because they had test done…
Ryanair COVID 19 Tests
Hi. Can anyone help? My partner is travelling from Glasgow to Alicante with Ryanair and I can't find anywhere difinitive information on whether or not he needs a negative C-19 test result and if so which test he needs to do. I know for entry to Spain his C-19 vaccination certificate is enough but have no idea if Ryanair…
Claiming via credit card help
We fully paid for orlando park tickets via orlando attraction tickets which we have to return (cant go this yr :-( ) This company has a policy of refunding minus 25% which will be nearly £1000 lost! Can we claim this back via credit card as we paid all using our card? Thanks
Self isolation
Can anyone help, we r in Crete @ the moment & arrive back in England on the 17th July do we still need to isolate for 10 days or can we just isolate till the 19th ??
Covid refund hell!
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