Fit to fly test for US

71peyman71

I was wondering if anyone has travelled to the US recently and done the fit to fly test?
I have done a search online and there are some companies that offer a virtual test the day before travel and provide a certificate. I am not sure this method gives me much confidence.
Can someone with any experience of a provider make a recommendation? Do pharmacies do this?

Thanks
 

ginger_chocolate

What is it about the virtual test that doesn't give you much confidence? That you think it won't be accurate, or that you think the certificate won't arrive on time?

Most people I know use Qured (test kit comes through the post and you book a video link appointment the day before travel) and have had no issues. For most people it's simpler than trying to find somewhere to do an in person test the day before you fly in amongst packing and getting ready to travel.

71peyman71

ginger_chocolate said:

What is it about the virtual test that doesn't give you much confidence? That you think it won't be accurate, or that you think the certificate won't arrive on time?

Most people I know use Qured (test kit comes through the post and you book a video link appointment the day before travel) and have had no issues. For most people it's simpler than trying to find somewhere to do an in person test the day before you fly in amongst packing and getting ready to travel.

Well because I am flying on Friday and it's too late now to order a test for home. . 

silvercar

If you have any LFTs then Klarity.com will allow you to use any LFT.

jimi_man

71peyman71 said:

I was wondering if anyone has travelled to the US recently and done the fit to fly test?
I have done a search online and there are some companies that offer a virtual test the day before travel and provide a certificate. I am not sure this method gives me much confidence.
Can someone with any experience of a provider make a recommendation? Do pharmacies do this?

Thanks
 

You can do them at the airport on your day of travel, depending on the time of the flight. Express Test in T5 and some of the others. But it's around £30 with a discount code. Collinson are similar. As long as you allow an hour and half prior to check in you'll be fine. They pretty much always have slots available and it's the simple option.

For a cheaper option, as Silvercar mentions, Klarity allow you to use your own kit (an NHS one will suffice) and their service to issue a certificate. You can do the Basic option which is £9.95 I think whereby you upload a photo of the test to the website and they issue a certificate. Strictly speaking the test has to be supervised for the US, however the certificate is exactly the same and there is no difference. Has the supervisors name on the bottom and you get the green Verifly tick. No-one has experienced any issues going to the US. No-one really cares as long as you have the correct documentation!

If you are that worried you can pay a little extra - £16 -17 for their Standard package. 

CarlyManna

Hi, I've had to book a last minute trip to USA for a family emergency leaving tomorrow.
I've booked tickets and esta, and now going through the covid process.
Just want some reassurance that I need a negative test result and to sign the online assertation and contact tracing?
Will I need a covid pass?

For info, I'm fully vaccinated including booster and never had the virus.

Thanks in advance for any assistance.  Its not the stress I need right now.

Caz3121

CarlyManna said:

Will I need a covid pass?

you will need evidence that you are fully vaccinated

the CDC checklist for airlines is here https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/Airline_Checklist_Amended_for_Vaccine_Order_110621_for_posting_UPDATE.pdf