Denied Boarding at the Port...Can We Fly Home?

[shburks]

I've read over and over on chat boards and FP pages that if you're denied boarding at the port due to a positive Covid test that you would be placed on a TSA no-fly list and not allowed to get on a plane, but I'm on hold with DCL now and have been sent up several levels and no one can confirm this!

Does anyone know if this is accurate particularly if you've had first hand experience denied at the port and flew to Orlando?

Edit for clarification: We would absolutely quarantine until we had the ability to take another test or for a set duration of time. However, driving home is not an option based on our home location, so at some point, we would have to fly home. I'm only asking if there IS a no-fly list and if so, how long we would potentially be on it.

 

[martikus]

I sure hope the answer is no you can’t go on a plane and potentially infect all of them and an airport worth of people! I’m disappointed youd even consider getting on a plane after testing positive.

I assume your options are quarantine near port for 10 days or drive home. I’ve seen that on multiple cruise critic trip reports. I think it’s why a lot of people are choosing to drive to cruises.

 

[shburks]

I sure hope the answer is no you can’t go on a plane and potentially infect all of them and an airport worth of people! I’m disappointed youd even consider getting on a plane after testing positive.

I assume your options are quarantine near port for 10 days or drive home. I’ve seen that on multiple cruise critic trip reports. I think it’s why a lot of people are choosing to drive to cruises.

I should have worded that better. We would absolutely quarantine for the immediate future, but we do need to know if there is a no-fly list, how long we would be on it, etc. Some people do not have the luxury of being able to drive home due to their home location so a flight home would be required at some point.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I should have worded that better. We would absolutely quarantine for the immediate future, but we do need to know if there is a no-fly list, how long we would be on it, etc. Some people do not have the luxury of being able to drive home due to their home location so a flight home would be required at some point.

I don't believe there's a no-fly list that you are added to. But, I do believe you'd be required to produce a negative test to fly, after being quarantined.

I also believe, that that is a BIG loophole, because how would the airline know you've been denied boarding the ship once you return to the airport? And most people will have a current enough test at that time to "prove" they are negative to fly.

 

[bethy]

I haven't seen anything where testing is required for domestic flights in the USA. We've flown a fair amount this past year.

We live waaaayyy too far from the Port also and made back up plans to quarantine on a quiet beach for 10 days.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I haven't seen anything where testing is required for domestic flights in the USA. We've flown a fair amount this past year.

Currently, this is true. But the CDC recommends checking to see if your destination and or airline recommends/requires it. And with the new surge, who knows when/if things will change.

 

[TestingH2O]

1. You won’t be added to the no fly list. Local health departments are supposed to be notified of positive tests and instruct you on quarantine etc. The health departments in each state have differing levels of response. For instance, in my state, the health departments cannot even tell you to quarantine if you test positive.
2. The airlines require you to fill out a health declaration on the day you fly. I guess you could get on a plane and lie about your health status, but (thank you) it doesn’t sound like that is what you are suggesting.

 

[insureman]

2. The airlines require you to fill out a health declaration on the day you fly. I guess you could get on a plane and lie about your health status, but (thank you) it doesn’t sound like that is what you are suggesting.

Is this new? We flew Southwest in the spring and we didn't have to do that.

 

[DVCRad]

Is this new? We flew Southwest in the spring and we didn't have to do that.

I’ve never had to do that either.

 

[lanejudy]

Short answer: there is no immediate or national database of positive test results.

Longer answer: some questions to consider to decide if cruising is the right vacation for you at this time. How many more tests would you take? How to decide which was a “false” result and which is accurate? What are your airline’s rules - do you have to attest to no positive exposure in X days? How long are you willing to quarantine (at a hotel?) if unwilling to spend that same amount of time driving home?

 

[CaptainAmerica]

I believe Hawaii is the only domestic destination where it would be a legal issue (as in, you'd actually be arrested), but it's a violation of every airline's policy.

https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20201204/couple-arrested-for-flying-after-testing-positive

 

[BWV Dreamin]

I haven't seen anything where testing is required for domestic flights in the USA. We've flown a fair amount this past year.

We live waaaayyy too far from the Port also and made back up plans to quarantine on a quiet beach for 10 days.

Correct. Just returned from WDW and no testing flying in or flying home.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Is this new? We flew Southwest in the spring and we didn't have to do that.

I’ve never had to do that either.

If you checked in online or at a kiosk, you did. It's part of the fine print that most people click right through (immediately before or after the "I don't have any guns or batteries") screen. If you checked in with a gate agent, they're inconsistent in asking the question, but they're supposed to.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Correct. Just returned from WDW and no testing flying in or flying home.

That's not the question. You're not required to test, but IF you test for some reason (like for a cruise), and it's positive, you are not allowed to fly.

 

[Akck]

Is this new? We flew Southwest in the spring and we didn't have to do that.

When we check in online with Alaska Air, one of the screens is acknowledging the Covid risk and symptoms. It is more of a request you don’t fly if you have them.

 

[bethy]

If you checked in online or at a kiosk, you did. It's part of the fine print that most people click right through (immediately before or after the "I don't have any guns or batteries") screen. If you checked in with a gate agent, they're inconsistent in asking the question, but they're supposed to.

Now that you mention it you are right I remember now - it's the standard COVID questions that they ask many places about symptoms and recent exposures. We've found that flexibility and back up plans are key to travelling during these times. It does keep things interesting!

 

[mzspaz]

I haven't seen anything where testing is required for domestic flights in the USA. We've flown a fair amount this past year.

We live waaaayyy too far from the Port also and made back up plans to quarantine on a quiet beach for 10 days.

We did this as well. I have a rental car booked (and a reminder set to go off at noon to cancel it if we are on the ship) and a drive planned out. We will do everything "contactless" until we can take another test and confirm a negative or positive result.

 

[Cheburashka]

I think the OP is referring to the rumor that DCL will call your airline (they typically get this info via online check-in) and tell them that you're positive. I saw this rumor somewhere on these boards, too. Wondering if there is any truth to it.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

I think the OP is referring to the rumor that DCL will call your airline (they typically get this info via online check-in) and tell them that you're positive. I saw this rumor somewhere on these boards, too. Wondering if there is any truth to it.

It doesn't matter if DCL calls your airline, you're obligated to tell the airline yourself.

 

[Cheburashka]

It doesn't matter if DCL calls your airline, you're obligated to tell the airline yourself.

That isn't a useful response to the OP's question.