UK Passenger Locator Form

CKhalvashi

onashoestring said:

For some having the peace of mind of having a printed copy in case you phone battery goes flat is reassuring.
This was particularly important when there were long (4 hours +) queues at airports last year - however from my experience, I don’t think this it is an issue recently.

It hasn't been an issue recently from experience.

Also check if there is a possibility to change your phone at the departure airports online. At most airports there is if you're worried about battery.

I'll often leave my phone with someone sitting by the plugs on a laptop etc while sitting nearby (where I can still see it and the person it's with), however you may not feel comfortable with this so it comes to personal choice.

J_B

I was in a computer shop in Paphos, Cyprus last year.

Chap wanted to buy a printer to do his PLF, cheapest was €35

Man in shop offered to print it out for him for 60c

Simples!

NoodleDoodleMan

Mobile 'phone battery strength is not a worry - I learnt the value of carrying a charged powerbank on holiday a few years ago.

Signal quality is more likely to be an issue.

emmajones1976

NoodleDoodleMan said:

Mobile 'phone battery strength is not a worry - I learnt the value of carrying a charged powerbank on holiday a few years ago.

Signal quality is more likely to be an issue.

Which is why you have the PDF from the email already saved before you get anywhere near the airport. Screenshot it as a back up.

NoodleDoodleMan

I want a paper copy before I get anywhere near the airport.

emmajones1976

Thats fine, but not the end of the world if you dont (three trips since October 2021)

NoodleDoodleMan

emmajones1976 said:

Thats fine, but not the end of the world if you dont (three trips since October 2021)

I'm an old fashioned traditionalist - had to go look on YouTube for iPhone/iPad for screenshot technique - surprisingly easy !!!

eskbanker

NoodleDoodleMan said:

I'm an old fashioned traditionalist - had to go look on YouTube for iPhone/iPad for screenshot technique - surprisingly easy !!!

Because nothing says "old-fashioned traditionalist" like using tablets and smartphones and viewing online videos for guidance on usage....

Doshwaster

NoodleDoodleMan said:

I want a paper copy before I get anywhere near the airport.

Same here - even though I'm  big tech nerd, I still like to a have all of my bookings, boarding passes and certificates printed out, in chronological order, in a folder. It's just reassuring to have a paper backup of everything and it's easier to spot if anything is missing. A lifetime in IT has taught me that you can never have too many backups. 

Always remember: "Blessed are the Pessimists. For They Hath made the Backups"

zagfles

I'll have paper backups if travelling alone but when with my wife/family we'll just send everything to all the phones/tablets so there's usually at least 3 places everything is stored. That's resilience enough I think.

For stuff like the COVID certificate a lot of places wouldn't take it on paper because the 2-D barcode failed to scan. Mobiles were fine. So unless you have a very good quality printer I wouldn't rely on the paper copy