Covid and travel discussion

I've binned it off and paid another £400 to those robbing coonts Ryanair to move the flights to July 2022

Just too much hassle and the downside risk if something goes wrong is too great.
 
I know nobody will know the answer to this but do we think testing will be required prior to flying next summer?
 
bluesmith said:
As @davealvers post but I think you can do it slightly cheaper by doing antigen on the way out but obviously you would have to check my understanding is correct that they are allowed, that would get it to sub 400.

My kids are 4 and 8, tests we are looking at are about 285 total for the Algarve. When we go to Madeira in 2 weeks it will cost us £129 total for all necessary tests. I've saved considerably more than that on the flights alone.
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Have you already sorted out where you are getting the test done in Madeira before you fly back to the UK?
 
Someone has probably answered this already but I need a pcr test before going to Ireland on 1 August. I'm about to book a test at Boots on 30th July. Do they give you a certificate there and then or email it to you ?

Just concerned I won't have it when I get on the ferry.
 
117 M34 said:
I know nobody will know the answer to this but do we think testing will be required prior to flying next summer?
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Some form of testing may be included in packages I reckon rather than it being a seperate charge. They could maybe do random testing at destintations where it's all inclusive family holidays as the kids are the spreaders and unvaccinated imo. Depends on where you go surely.

How on earth we open up travel to some South American, African and Asian countries I do not know...
 
So I'm booked for Crete end of August. Family of 4. At the moment with me and wife double jabbed.

If Crete is Green, it's best for us to buy £80 "GREEN" package that has all the tests we need. If we purchase, each test for a person it's more expensive so bear in mind if you are in 4 with 2 kids/2 adults via TUI!.

If it's Amber, the extra test package is about £200 for all of us.

We plan to isolate ourselves 10 days prior to travelling to minimise risk of us testing postive.

Risks to the trip
1. Red list status in Crete - their vaccination programme is ramped up so shouldn't be an issue. FIngers crossed.
2. Airport staff, or flight staff or hotel staff that test positive or have been in contact with postive case, may be required to isolate. This could have big impacts on experience, delays etc etc. This for me is the single biggest risk to a "nice break" that's really out of my control.
3. Virus itself. In an airport where 3 days before all passengers will have tested I feel ok. Sharing an aeroplane with 200 people increases risk however all tested too incl staff. We've tried to eliminate waiting in area's before boarding by booking into the new T2 lounge and doign security fast track.
New variants is a consideration but we're going to an all inclusive and staying on the premises for the duration.

If the trip is somehow cancelled I see our plan B as a bigger risk... London. More modes of transport used, Tram/train/hotel/underground/buses/taxis. More indoor stuff, museum, attractions, hotel, restuarants, people stood nearer each other.
 
Manchester1894 said:
So I'm booked for Crete end of August. Family of 4. At the moment with me and wife double jabbed.

If Crete is Green, it's best for us to buy £80 "GREEN" package that has all the tests we need. If we purchase, each test for a person it's more expensive so bear in mind if you are in 4 with 2 kids/2 adults via TUI!.

If it's Amber, the extra test package is about £200 for all of us.

We plan to isolate ourselves 10 days prior to travelling to minimise risk of us testing postive.

Risks to the trip
1. Red list status in Crete - their vaccination programme is ramped up so shouldn't be an issue. FIngers crossed.
2. Airport staff, or flight staff or hotel staff that test positive or have been in contact with postive case, may be required to isolate. This could have big impacts on experience, delays etc etc. This for me is the single biggest risk to a "nice break" that's really out of my control.
3. Virus itself. In an airport where 3 days before all passengers will have tested I feel ok. Sharing an aeroplane with 200 people increases risk however all tested too incl staff. We've tried to eliminate waiting in area's before boarding by booking into the new T2 lounge and doign security fast track.
New variants is a consideration but we're going to an all inclusive and staying on the premises for the duration.

If the trip is somehow cancelled I see our plan B as a bigger risk... London. More modes of transport used, Tram/train/hotel/underground/buses/taxis. More indoor stuff, museum, attractions, hotel, restuarants, people stood nearer each other.
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If you're double vaxxed you won't need to spend any more on testing and can stick with the green package even if Crete is amber (assuming kids are below 18 and so exempt for returning to the UK).

For you and wife = antigen within 3 days before boarding flight home + day 2 PCR

Kids = test (can be antigen) before boarding flight to Crete + same as above
 
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