Air travel policy updates

[Susan2771]

Hey guys - had a busy few days, just catching up on the news… with today’s announcement that the USA land border will be closed to non essential travel until at least Aug 21 - nothing changed crossing by air correct? I keep seeing headlines saying USA border still closed to non essential travel, but it’s just land border still? We are supposed to fly Aug 15 Toronto to Orlando round trip.

We are still flying out from Toronto on August 6th to Florida. Nothing changed with the US welcoming Canadians by air

 

[Juventus]

At the Shoppers my parents are going to, they did have to book an appointment. They are only going to process 1 client an hour who needs the antigen test. My parents had to book separate appointments. Best to check with your local pharmacist how they are processing patients.

I did not pay when booking at shoppers. They said I didn't even need to book...but I did anyways. I'm in Windsor.

 

[KNovacovschi]

I just wanted to share this form. My coworker is flying to Dallas from Pearson on Saturday but with Delta and they sent him this attestation form to fill out in order to fly.

https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/Fillable-Attestation-English-p.pdf

 

[KNovacovschi]

Also for those planning to test at MCO they are no longer doing testing.

 

[TropicalDIS]

Also for those planning to test at MCO they are no longer doing testing.

Are you sure about that? They are still taking appointments online for booking tests at MCO.

 

[Juventus]

I just wanted to share this form. My coworker is flying to Dallas from Pearson on Saturday but with Delta and they sent him this attestation form to fill out in order to fly.

https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/Fillable-Attestation-English-p.pdf

Anyone know if WestJet has a attestation form too?

 

[bookbabe626]

Anyone know if WestJet has a attestation form too?

The one posted above is a standard form that you need to fill out to accompany your test results to fly to the States. Doesn’t vary by airline.

 

[CanucksRock]

Are you sure about that? They are still taking appointments online for booking tests at MCO.

Another case of confusion with the closure of the vaccination clinic perhaps? Covid testing still available at MCO.

 

[Eeyore's the Best]

So, to fly to the States you don't actually have to provide a document that proves you had a negative test, you just have to attest to it? I was thinking I would have to go to Shoppers to do the rapid test to have some kind of documentation but I have rapid test here at my work and I am the facilitator for it, I could just give myself a test and as long as it is negative I can attest to it? 3 trips planned in the coming months, 1 will be Porter to Boston, West Jet to Vegas and then hopefully Southwest to Florida for Feb but it could be Air Canada depending on the border.

 

[Chip#1]

So, to fly to the States you don't actually have to provide a document that proves you had a negative test, you just have to attest to it? I was thinking I would have to go to Shoppers to do the rapid test to have some kind of documentation but I have rapid test here at my work and I am the facilitator for it, I could just give myself a test and as long as it is negative I can attest to it? 3 trips planned in the coming months, 1 will be Porter to Boston, West Jet to Vegas and then hopefully Southwest to Florida for Feb but it could be Air Canada depending on the border.

Unfortunately no you need both. The email I had from Delta stated 'Please still plan to bring a paper or digital copy of your negative test result to present prior to boarding. And, don't forget to complete and sign your attestation form.'

 

[Sue M]

The one posted above is a standard form that you need to fill out to accompany your test results to fly to the States. Doesn’t vary by airline.

Yes, I think I downloaded our form from the US govt site. Alaska Airline had a link to it I think.

How many days ahead does can you book your Covid test at Walgreens?
I went on web site and you have to fill out forms and questions before you get to booking. Also do you have to make an account? What does that do? It did say no acct was needed.

 

[Juventus]

When I tried, it looks like about 3 days in advance.

 

[tlcdoula]

I know it is 72 hours maximum time before to test but is that time from when you board your flight or when you land? I think I have been reading to much info that it is all becoming a big blur.

Found it!!! 72 hours before scheduled departure...

 

[Blue Belle Ballerina]

Are all Shoppers doing the rapid tests now or just in the GTA? Like a previous poster, I was just going to do a self swab at work (healthcare) but i read the results myself so wouldn't have an official document.

 

[cslittle999]

I know it is 72 hours maximum time before to test but is that time from when you board your flight or when you land? I think I have been reading to much info that it is all becoming a big blur.

https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/t...-travellers-coming-into-canada#getting-tested
If you're driving to land border crossing, you must take a test in the United States within 72 hours of your planned entry into Canada.

If you're flying to Canada, you must take a test within 72 hours of the scheduled departure time of your flight to Canada. Airlines will refuse boarding to travellers who are unable to provide a valid molecular test result.

• If you have a connecting flight:
  • the test must be conducted within 72 hours of the scheduled departure time of your last direct flight to Canada
  • you may need to schedule the test in your transit city

 

[BlancheNeige7]

Are all Shoppers doing the rapid tests now or just in the GTA? Like a previous poster, I was just going to do a self swab at work (healthcare) but i read the results myself so wouldn't have an official document.

It is available in Ottawa. Here is the link : https://covid-19.shoppersdrugmart.ca/en/testing/antigen-screening

 

[bookbabe626]

We just did a Shoppers antigen test yesterday for our flight to Orlando on Friday. Took about 15 min, results are paper only (no digital). It’s an official looking document though, with one of those labels like the ones that come with a prescription stuck on it. If I don’t post a follow up on Friday morning, the test worked to get us on our flight…

 

[Sue M]

We’re getting the Antigen test a few hours before flight Saturday at YVR. $129
sure wish Shoppers here had the $40 antigen test.

 

[PalmettoPath]

We are still flying out from Toronto on August 6th to Florida. Nothing changed with the US welcoming Canadians by air

We are right behind you on August 7.

 

[PalmettoPath]

I just wanted to share this form. My coworker is flying to Dallas from Pearson on Saturday but with Delta and they sent him this attestation form to fill out in order to fly.

https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/Fillable-Attestation-English-p.pdf

Yes. Air Canada is the same. They sent us an email last weekend saying to download and complete the form to speed up the airport process (which we have done).