Air travel policy updates

[PalmettoPath]

Anyone know if WestJet has a attestation form too?

It is a US requirement, not airline specific. Filling it out in advance will speed up your airport experience a little.

 

[22Tink]

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

Me too! I am so happy to report that I’ve found a testing site in Prince George that has the rapid antigen test for the same price as YVR though. It’s still not as nice as $40 would be but way cheaper than I had found on previous searches!

 

[Sue M]

Me too! I am so happy to report that I’ve found a testing site in Prince George that has the rapid antigen test for the same price as YVR though. It’s still not as nice as $40 would be but way cheaper than I had found on previous searches!

Excellent! I wish we had the $40 test here too! Did you feel the Alaska quake?

 

[22Tink]

Excellent! I wish we had the $40 test here too! Did you feel the Alaska quake?

I didn't! It was a big one though! Are you all ready for your trip? You fly out Saturday right?

 

[Sue M]

I didn't! It was a big one though! Are you all ready for your trip? You fly out Saturday right?

Yes we do! I’m packed (or over-packed) pretty much. Just have to put shoes and toiletries in. Have our tests booked at 2:00, flight to SeaTac is at 5:40 I wanted to give plenty of time for test results. New territory, don’t know what to expect. Or how long it will take to get thru security and customs. Then we have a 3 hr layover at SeaTac. Looks like dinner at Seatac!

 

[KNovacovschi]

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).

Good to know, thank you. It does make sense though since it’s not an airline specific thing, that’s why I shared it.

 

[bookbabe626]

Here at the airport, which is a ghost town in the US departures area. No lines to speak of. No one checked our test results until I asked the WJ gate agent about it when she was doing the passport check for the online check in people. Very different from June trip on AC where it was all checked in line as we were waiting to go through security.

Adding a pic of the whole day’s departures, explaining why it’s so deserted…

 

[HumblePie]

Here at the airport, which is a ghost town in the US departures area. No lines to speak of. No one checked our test results until I asked the WJ gate agent about it when she was doing the passport check for the online check in people. Very different from June trip on AC where it was all checked in line as we were waiting to go through security.

Adding a pic of the whole day’s departures, explaining why it’s so deserted…
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Is that at Pearson??

Have a great trip!

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

Good luck to everyone traveling this week. Once at your destination, try to forget about the return part so you can enjoy your days.

 

[22Tink]

Yes we do! I’m packed (or over-packed) pretty much. Just have to put shoes and toiletries in. Have our tests booked at 2:00, flight to SeaTac is at 5:40 I wanted to give plenty of time for test results. New territory, don’t know what to expect. Or how long it will take to get thru security and customs. Then we have a 3 hr layover at SeaTac. Looks like dinner at Seatac!

Have a wonderful trip!

 

[Sue M]

Have a wonderful trip!

When do you leave? Not long after me I think. Did you find testing for return home? Walgreens? Where are you staying?

 

[22Tink]

When do you leave? Not long after me I think. Did you find testing for return home? Walgreens? Where are you staying?

We fly out August 26th, and will be having our pre departure test on the 25th since we're spending the night in Prince George anyway. Doing 4 days in San Diego and then DH is coming home while DD13 and I spend a few days at DLR. We're just staying at the Courtyard by Marriott in SD and the Desert Inn and Suites in Anaheim. I got an amazing rate at the Desert Inn which will help offset the cost of testing. I haven't nailed down return testing but we plan to visit a CVS and Walgreen's when we get there to inquire what we actually need to do. DH will have to test earlier than us since he's coming home sooner. Worst case scenario, we fork out the higher cost of the rapid testing at City Hall.

 

[tlcdoula]

Yes we do! I’m packed (or over-packed) pretty much. Just have to put shoes and toiletries in. Have our tests booked at 2:00, flight to SeaTac is at 5:40 I wanted to give plenty of time for test results. New territory, don’t know what to expect. Or how long it will take to get thru security and customs. Then we have a 3 hr layover at SeaTac. Looks like dinner at Seatac!

Have a safe trip and have fun!!!

 

[Sue M]

We fly out August 26th, and will be having our pre departure test on the 25th since we're spending the night in Prince George anyway. Doing 4 days in San Diego and then DH is coming home while DD13 and I spend a few days at DLR. We're just staying at the Courtyard by Marriott in SD and the Desert Inn and Suites in Anaheim. I got an amazing rate at the Desert Inn which will help offset the cost of testing. I haven't nailed down return testing but we plan to visit a CVS and Walgreen's when we get there to inquire what we actually need to do. DH will have to test earlier than us since he's coming home sooner. Worst case scenario, we fork out the higher cost of the rapid testing at City Hall.

Desert Inn is a great location! We stay a block away at The Anaheim Hotel. It has Pizza Press - highly recommend strolling down for a pizza. So good!

 

[22Tink]

Desert Inn is a great location! We stay a block away at The Anaheim Hotel. It has Pizza Press - highly recommend strolling down for a pizza. So good!

Sounds great we’ll have to try it! We always stay on S. Harbor but have never tried Pizza Press. This is our second stay at the Desert Inn and while it’s not my first choice, the price was too good to pass up!

 

[Sue M]

Sounds great we’ll have to try it! We always stay on S. Harbor but have never tried Pizza Press. This is our second stay at the Desert Inn and while it’s not my first choice, the price was too good to pass up!

Love having the short walk to the parks! S. Harbor is great. Pizza Press is just a block away on corner of S. Harbor and Disney Way. At traffic light. It’s across from the hotel with bar on roof lol.

 

[bcwife76]

Yes we do! I’m packed (or over-packed) pretty much. Just have to put shoes and toiletries in. Have our tests booked at 2:00, flight to SeaTac is at 5:40 I wanted to give plenty of time for test results. New territory, don’t know what to expect. Or how long it will take to get thru security and customs. Then we have a 3 hr layover at SeaTac. Looks like dinner at Seatac!

Safe travels!! Cannot wait to hear all about your trip!

 

[HappilyEverAfter80]

Here at the airport, which is a ghost town in the US departures area. No lines to speak of. No one checked our test results until I asked the WJ gate agent about it when she was doing the passport check for the online check in people. Very different from June trip on AC where it was all checked in line as we were waiting to go through security.

Adding a pic of the whole day’s departures, explaining why it’s so deserted…
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Have a wonderful time!

 

[Sue M]

At YVR now. It’s also a ghost town. COVID test was quick. Got results in 20 min.
Hardly anyone going thru security. Only 1 lane open. And we were only ones going thru customs! I wish I could have taken a pic! Not many shops open. Saw only 2. No food open.
Didnt have to get here so early!
Guess not many of us travelling into US.
Ha! Custom agent and I were lamenting about no Trader Joes or Costco shopping

 

[bcwife76]

At YVR now. It’s also a ghost town. COVID test was quick. Got results in 20 min.
Hardly anyone going thru security. Only 1 lane open. And we were only ones going thru customs! I wish I could have taken a pic! Not many shops open. Saw only 2. No food open.
Didnt have to get here so early!
Guess not many of us travelling into US.
Ha! Custom agent and I were lamenting about no Trader Joes or Costco shopping

Wow. 4pm on a Saturday and a ghost town at YVR We're flying domestically for Punta Cana (YVR to YYZ then PUJ) so I'll make sure we will arrive at the airport having eaten (since our flight is at 10:45pm!) Safe travels!!