UK-US travel, 2021/2022

[Plague]

Interestingly the rules for those coming from the 6 red countries came into effect at 4am today and appear to be 10 days in an hotel plus NHS PCR tests on days 2 and 8, not paid for ones.

I think you should consider that those tests are included in the hotel quarantine costs. Trying to manage hundreds of detainees individual test bookings would be a nightmare - for one thing they'd have to know where they were going to be holed up several days before travel just to order them - so much easier to just do them on site.

 

[BadPinkTink]

Your perspective makes total sense. Last (maybe stupid) question from my side…for now you don’t think that the UK/airlines will ask for a test as a requirement before boarding the plane on the way back to the UK/EU?

Thanks I guess I see things from a more logical viewpoint as I keep up to date on an almost daily basis with things from USA, UK, Europe and Ireland.

I am in Ireland so UK Law does not apply to me. The Irish Government does not require a test before entry for vaccinated people, but only requires a Passenger Locator Form. If the Irish Government does require a test before entry, then I have that covered. I have been following the Canadians here on Disboards and have information about testing places in Anaheim and LA. When I am in LA I have adjusted my plans and will adjust my behavior and keep myself as safe as possible. Yes there is a risk that if I am required to test before returning to Ireland, that I could test positive, but right now the Irish Government are not requiring a test.

 

[scottishgirl1]

I am also travelling to and from Dublin, going 21st December so anxiously waiting to hear if there are changes to testing requirements in either direction. The first Dublin to MCO flight arrived in Orlando yesterday and it was lovely to see it there with the bright blue sky in the background, but not quite as exciting as if it had been before all this latest news!!

 

[Plague]

the UK/airlines will ask for a test as a requirement before boarding the plane on the way back to the UK/EU?

That's a tricky one. Health-wise preventing infected people being in a plane with others is sensible - 60 out of 600 arriving in NL from SA a day or two ago tested positive!! But effectively denying a citizen re-entry to their own country (and handing the problem to the foreign country) is politically awkward.

Some countries might well do that, but for the UK it doesn't seem like a Boris move to me.

I can't see the airlines just doing it themselves because it would cost them in too many ways.

 

[Welsh_Dragon]

That's a tricky one. Health-wise preventing infected people being in a plane with others is sensible - 60 out of 600 arriving in NL from SA a day or two ago tested positive!! But effectively denying a citizen re-entry to their own country (and handing the problem to the foreign country) is politically awkward.

Some countries might well do that, but for the UK it doesn't seem like a Boris move to me.

I can't see the airlines just doing it themselves because it would cost them in too many ways.

I invested in a pack of some high quality medical grade masks for the flights. If I ‘pass’ all this testing I am not getting the on the aeroplane.
My daughter now has a cold , but testing every other day (school requirement) and so far so good. They are offering all over 18s walk in boosters in Oxford today, but she is working. Maybe worth checking your own nhs site if you have any youngsters just in case this is being rolled out nationwide.

 

[tennisfan]

I invested in a pack of some high quality medical grade masks for the flights. If I ‘pass’ all this testing I am not getting the on the aeroplane.
My daughter now has a cold , but testing every other day (school requirement) and so far so good. They are offering all over 18s walk in boosters in Oxford today, but she is working. Maybe worth checking your own nhs site if you have any youngsters just in case this is being rolled out nationwide.

Just a note regarding boosters, currently you have to have had 2nd vaccine 180 days ago or more, there is no budging but may change in the near future.

 

[chefski]

OK so as it stands can I confirm the following (sorry my head is spinning and I don't want to miss anything)

I am flying on the 11th December

What I need to enter the US
ESTA
Passport
LFT Supervised on the 8th December (at the moment)
Proof of vaccination
Attestation form (printed off & submitted on Virgin website via link https://www.virginatlantic.com/content/vaa/www/us/en/attestation-form.html)
Insurance Documents
Flight Tickets/boarding passes
Masks
Park tickets

To Fly home
Day 2 PCR test.
Codes for PCR test to put on PLF
(https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk)

Have I covered everything?

I know its straight forward but im just stressing in case I miss something and screw up the holiday we have waited 2 years for

Updates In bold

 

[mamamia2005]

Insurance documents, codes for your pcr tests to fill in on your plf.

 

[chefski]

Insurance documents, codes for your pcr tests to fill in on your plf.

thanks I know my docs folder will be like half a ream of paper lol.
Will have everything printed and digital

 

[Tony Toon]

Just a note regarding boosters, currently you have to have had 2nd vaccine 180 days ago or more, there is no budging but may change in the near future.

I was offered (and accepted) my booster almost 2 weeks ago, 23 weeks 4 days (165 days) after my 2nd vaccine. I was there for my flu jab and the Doctor said the initial advice had been for boosters after 26 weeks, was then adjusted to after 24 weeks. He said they had had just been told to offer it to those over 50 who were past 20 weeks. We live in Scotland. I know this has since been widened to include those over 40 now too and I believe the plan is to roll it out to everyone asap.

Mrs TT

 

[Welsh_Dragon]

OK so as it stands can I confirm the following (sorry my head is spinning and I don't want to miss anything)

I am flying on the 11th December

What I need to enter the US
ESTA
Passport
LFT Supervised on the 8th December (at the moment)
Proof of vaccination
Attestation form (printed off & submitted on Virgin website via link https://www.virginatlantic.com/content/vaa/www/us/en/attestation-form.html)
Insurance Documents

To Fly home
Day 2 PCR test.
Codes for PCR test to put on PLF
(https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk)

Have I covered everything?

I know its straight forward but im just stressing in case I miss something and screw up the holiday we have waited 2 years for

Updates In bold

Flight Tickets/boarding passes
Masks
Park tickets

They will ID you for alcohol everywhere, irrespective of age, so original driving licence plus paper copy and copy of passport page and photograph of both on your phone. I carry my driving licence and a copy of my passport everywhere in the US.

 

[chefski]

Flight Tickets/boarding passes
Masks
Park tickets

They will ID you for alcohol everywhere, irrespective of age, so original driving licence plus paper copy and copy of passport page and photograph of both on your phone. I carry my driving licence and a copy of my passport everywhere in the US.

Yes got those loads of masks, park ticket vouchers printed, total itinerary printed off. I always just carry my driving license but we don't drink so no issues there.

 

[Welsh_Dragon]

I have just ordered at home PCR tests from Randox. Using BREATHE as a discount code, they cost £45 each. If things remain as they are, I will probably swab as soon as I get off the aeroplane and use the Heathrow Randox drop box. However, if Biden announces a requirement for PCRs I will use these kits for that and buy more for the return. At least I will have them ready. They have a 24 hour turn around time.

 

[chefski]

I have just ordered at home PCR tests from Randox. Using BREATHE as a discount code, they cost £45 each. If things remain as they are, I will probably swab as soon as I get off the aeroplane and use the Heathrow Randox drop box. However, if Biden announces a requirement for PCRs I will use these kits for that and buy more for the return. At least I will have them ready. They have a 24 hour turn around time.

Thanks for that will probably order mine today. Did you ring them or just do online with the voucher?

 

[BadPinkTink]

Boots are also doing at home PCR tests with fit to fly certs
£62 and you return it in Royal Mail Priority Postbox. 24 hours to 48 hours result and fit to fly cert emailed.

 

[chefski]

I have just ordered at home PCR tests from Randox. Using BREATHE as a discount code, they cost £45 each. If things remain as they are, I will probably swab as soon as I get off the aeroplane and use the Heathrow Randox drop box. However, if Biden announces a requirement for PCRs I will use these kits for that and buy more for the return. At least I will have them ready. They have a 24 hour turn around time.

I have spoken to Breath assured and they have refunded me £88 for Day 2 test just about to book PCR with Randox.

 

[tennisfan]

I was offered (and accepted) my booster almost 2 weeks ago, 23 weeks 4 days (165 days) after my 2nd vaccine. I was there for my flu jab and the Doctor said the initial advice had been for boosters after 26 weeks, was then adjusted to after 24 weeks. He said they had had just been told to offer it to those over 50 who were past 20 weeks. We live in Scotland. I know this has since been widened to include those over 40 now too and I believe the plan is to roll it out to everyone asap.

Mrs TT

Good to hear, I had mine beginning of October as im healthcare and the nurse there said they were strict, she had 3 days till she hit 180 days and couldn't get it done sooner as it was the licence. GP's have a bit more leeway. I also hope that it is opened up to anyone 18 or over

 

[Welsh_Dragon]

I have spoken to Breath assured and they have refunded me £88 for Day 2 test just about to book PCR with Randox.

Oh, I will try this.

 

[Welsh_Dragon]

D

I have spoken to Breath assured and they have refunded me £88 for Day 2 test just about to book PCR with Randox.

Did you cancel the pre departure test too?

 

[chefski]

D

Did you cancel the pre departure test too?

No pre departure still booked although I have conflicting emails so called again and they are looking into it.