Pre departure Test

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Re: Pre departure Test

Postby firsttango » Sun Dec 05, 2021 5:23 pm

We used them only 3 weeks ago

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Re: Pre departure Test

Postby luckyjim » Mon Dec 06, 2021 4:38 pm

They stopped doing it 2 weeks ago

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Re: Pre departure Test

Postby jonbar.1 » Tue Dec 07, 2021 12:13 pm

Re trip to UK.
Up until now; I believe there is a section on the PLForm where we put the reference number of our booked "Day2 test"
Now that we also have to have a pre-departure test,is there a field on the form for that too ?

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Re: Pre departure Test

Postby casita-bonita » Tue Dec 07, 2021 12:34 pm

Nope. When we went early Sept you simply had to show the 'fit to fly' certificate prior to embarking, either at checkin, or the departure gate. Guess it's the same this time round.
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Re: Pre departure Test

Postby jonbar.1 » Tue Dec 07, 2021 2:21 pm

Think we'll book PCRs before departure from Spain.
Just in case Mr David changes course and says "must be PCRs" not LFTs :roll:

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Re: Pre departure Test

Postby costakid » Tue Dec 07, 2021 4:17 pm

jonbar.1 wrote: Tue Dec 07, 2021 12:13 pm Re trip to UK.
Up until now; I believe there is a section on the PLForm where we put the reference number of our booked "Day2 test"
Now that we also have to have a pre-departure test,is there a field on the form for that too ?
Just take hard copy or email to show at boarding gate. Depending where you do the test you will get results emailed or an A4 sheet before you leave the clinic.

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Re: Pre departure Test

Postby jonbar.1 » Tue Dec 07, 2021 5:48 pm

Sorry to sound a bit dim chaps.( you're being very helpful)
If we book a test at Malaga Airport before we fly.
At what stage do we have the test; "before" or "after" check-in?

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Re: Pre departure Test

Postby casita-bonita » Tue Dec 07, 2021 5:59 pm

Last sept it didn't matter as the cert could be presented at checkin, or at the departure gate. So you could still check in online, have your test on arrival, collect your certificate, then go through security. All paperwork will be checked at the gate. If it not all in order they won't let you embark.
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Re: Pre departure Test

Postby costakid » Tue Dec 07, 2021 9:52 pm

I wouldn’t rely on the service at Malaga AGP. The service was down more than it was working from June until September. A lot of people missed their flights.

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Re: Pre departure Test

Postby jonbar.1 » Wed Dec 08, 2021 8:57 am

Will bear that in mind Costa Kid.
By the way,just heard from my Missus,(who listens to the news) that if you are displaying Covid symptoms you don't have to pay for the test.
So here goes: "cough,cough,splutter,cough". :twisted:

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Re: Pre departure Test

Postby Wicksey » Wed Dec 08, 2021 10:05 am

costakid wrote: Tue Dec 07, 2021 9:52 pm I wouldn’t rely on the service at Malaga AGP. The service was down more than it was working from June until September. A lot of people missed their flights.
I would get it done beforehand, rather than have a panic last minute if you can't get it at the airport, or are delayed for any reason.

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Re: Pre departure Test

Postby jonbar.1 » Wed Dec 08, 2021 11:27 am

One of the probs is : we book an LFT now.....then they move the goalposts again saying "you need a PCR"!

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Re: Pre departure Test

Postby costakid » Wed Dec 08, 2021 12:52 pm

At Bioclon in El Palo you can book a test and pay on the day. When you arrive they ask you which test you require.

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Re: Pre departure Test

Postby jonbar.1 » Wed Dec 08, 2021 1:40 pm

Cheers Costakid
Just booked LFTs at "Centro Medico" Torrox Costa.
Pay on the day.Can change to PCR if necessary.
€40. Don't know if that's expensive or not,but only a 15min walk from home :D

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Re: Pre departure Test

Postby casita-bonita » Wed Dec 08, 2021 2:21 pm

We'll give them a call tomorrow. Closer for us and should be easier to park near than the nerja clinic.
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Re: Pre departure Test

Postby ashtondav » Wed Dec 08, 2021 2:32 pm

Just been invited to a party at No. 10. No need for a vaccine passport there.

Just some booze and a secret santa

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Re: Pre departure Test

Postby Wicksey » Wed Dec 08, 2021 3:30 pm

The farmacia in Torre del Mar used to charge 20€ for an LFT. Before the rules changed in the UK we paid 19.90GBP for my OH's day two LFT.

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Re: Pre departure Test

Postby Lyric » Wed Dec 08, 2021 6:35 pm

casita-bonita wrote: Wed Dec 08, 2021 2:21 pm should be easier to park near than the nerja clinic.
Only if the Christmas Fair has gone :crazy:

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Re: Pre departure Test

Postby peteroldracer » Wed Dec 08, 2021 9:17 pm

jonbar.1 wrote: Wed Dec 08, 2021 8:57 am Will bear that in mind Costa Kid.
By the way,just heard from my Missus,(who listens to the news) that if you are displaying Covid symptoms you don't have to pay for the test.
So here goes: "cough,cough,splutter,cough". :twisted:
Good idea jonbar: the perfect way to get denied boarding!
I used to cough to disguise a [email protected] I f@rt to disguise a cough.

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Re: Pre departure Test

Postby jonbar.1 » Thu Dec 09, 2021 10:54 am

I'm not being serious Petrololdracer.
But I'd be interested to know how it could fail
:think:


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