Footballfirst Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 1 hour ago, hughesie27 said: Now that you don't need to pay for the pricey Scottish Gov PCR test upon return does anyone know where you can buy a valid "3rd Party" one? When did that change take place? The gov.scot website is still only saying that you have to book through the CTM portal, which is the £68 test. I'm off to Majorca on Friday, so will be looking to book my Day 2 return test shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulpener Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 1 minute ago, Footballfirst said: When did that change take place? The gov.scot website is still only saying that you have to book through the CTM portal, which is the £68 test. I'm off to Majorca on Friday, so will be looking to book my Day 2 return test shortly. I don't think it has changed at the moment, it is still via CTM. The Scottish gov mentioned it was coming soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazo Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 50 minutes ago, Footballfirst said: When did that change take place? The gov.scot website is still only saying that you have to book through the CTM portal, which is the £68 test. I'm off to Majorca on Friday, so will be looking to book my Day 2 return test shortly. I know a few people who have but used Randox without any issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Footballfirst said: When did that change take place? The gov.scot website is still only saying that you have to book through the CTM portal, which is the £68 test. I'm off to Majorca on Friday, so will be looking to book my Day 2 return test shortly. https://www.gov.scot/news/international-travellers-to-scotland-will-be-able-to-use-private-sector-covid-tests/ I don't leave till next Thursday so hoping that will be in place for my return a week later. I have heard that it comes into play on 6th though. I am assuming with these tests you don't need to isolate unless you receive a positive result back? Which would likely be 3 days or so after you have posted your PCR to the company. The missus just told me she found this one last night https://www.expert-medicals.co.uk/products/fully-vaccinated-amber-arrivals-day-2-test-kit-home-kit They are on the UK list of providers. Edited August 31, 2021 by hughesie27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 9 minutes ago, hughesie27 said: https://www.gov.scot/news/international-travellers-to-scotland-will-be-able-to-use-private-sector-covid-tests/ I don't leave till next Thursday so hoping that will be in place for my return a week later. 1 hour ago, Dazo said: I know a few people who have but used Randox without any issue. Thanks for that. Looks like I could save a few pounds too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 (edited) . Edited August 31, 2021 by Footballfirst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Dazo said: I know a few people who have but used Randox without any issue. A couple of my mates have done this too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBE Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, hughesie27 said: https://www.gov.scot/news/international-travellers-to-scotland-will-be-able-to-use-private-sector-covid-tests/ I don't leave till next Thursday so hoping that will be in place for my return a week later. I have heard that it comes into play on 6th though. I am assuming with these tests you don't need to isolate unless you receive a positive result back? Which would likely be 3 days or so after you have posted your PCR to the company. The missus just told me she found this one last night https://www.expert-medicals.co.uk/products/fully-vaccinated-amber-arrivals-day-2-test-kit-home-kit They are on the UK list of providers. Big thanks to your missus, Hughesie, at this rate, the testers will be paying the trippers...🏖️ Just keeps getting cheaper & cheaper... Edited August 31, 2021 by OBE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjc2006 Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 On 31/08/2021 at 13:33, hughesie27 said: https://www.gov.scot/news/international-travellers-to-scotland-will-be-able-to-use-private-sector-covid-tests/ I don't leave till next Thursday so hoping that will be in place for my return a week later. I have heard that it comes into play on 6th though. I am assuming with these tests you don't need to isolate unless you receive a positive result back? Which would likely be 3 days or so after you have posted your PCR to the company. The missus just told me she found this one last night https://www.expert-medicals.co.uk/products/fully-vaccinated-amber-arrivals-day-2-test-kit-home-kit They are on the UK list of providers. They have just been removed from the government list. https://www.which.co.uk/news/2021/09/expert-medicals-removed-from-day-2-and-day-8-testing-list/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 15 hours ago, kjc2006 said: They have just been removed from the government list. https://www.which.co.uk/news/2021/09/expert-medicals-removed-from-day-2-and-day-8-testing-list/ Seen that. Previously bought tests seem to be usable though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 On 31/08/2021 at 11:46, Gulpener said: I don't think it has changed at the moment, it is still via CTM. The Scottish gov mentioned it was coming soon. Noticed the other day it has changed although it links to the UK government site which only lists places suitable for England and Wales, must be ok though. Wife had an "I need a holiday" episode at the weekend. Now have the following booked- September: Dunoon 5 nights October: Portugal 7 nights February: Costa del Sol 7 nights April: Paris & EuroDisney 7 nights May: Turkey 11 nights Pandemic? What pandemic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 On 04/09/2021 at 18:58, kjc2006 said: They have just been removed from the government list. https://www.which.co.uk/news/2021/09/expert-medicals-removed-from-day-2-and-day-8-testing-list/ On 05/09/2021 at 10:43, hughesie27 said: Seen that. Previously bought tests seem to be usable though. You can still buy and use them, they've just been removed from the government list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBE Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 (edited) ...... Edited September 7, 2021 by OBE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Cancelled holiday 10 today, 4 days in Tel aviv next March. EasyJet changed outgoing flight to 24 hours later, not worth the hassle for just 3 nights. requested a refund and this is where it might get interesting, as flights cost £420 but £360 was made up of a previous voucher. I have asked for a full cash refund. Awaiting a response. Only other outlay was a Manchester hotel who have refunded already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 37 minutes ago, Awbdy Oot said: Noticed the other day it has changed although it links to the UK government site which only lists places suitable for England and Wales, must be ok though. Wife had an "I need a holiday" episode at the weekend. Now have the following booked- September: Dunoon 5 nights October: Portugal 7 nights February: Costa del Sol 7 nights April: Paris & EuroDisney 7 nights May: Turkey 11 nights Pandemic? What pandemic? Glad it’s not just us, we remain blindly optimistic despite 10 being cancelled 11. November 21 Antigua 12. June 22 Samos Greece 13. September 22 Crete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 13 minutes ago, The Frenchman Returns said: Glad it’s not just us, we remain blindly optimistic despite 10 being cancelled 11. November 21 Antigua 12. June 22 Samos Greece 13. September 22 Crete We've just been careful and made sure they're all able to be cancelled at short notice. No "work" as such to worry about so will let the insurance pick up the tab if we catch it while away. Still reckon we'll do well to come through it unscathed but it's good having something to look forward to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 21 hours ago, The Frenchman Returns said: Cancelled holiday 10 today, 4 days in Tel aviv next March. EasyJet changed outgoing flight to 24 hours later, not worth the hassle for just 3 nights. requested a refund and this is where it might get interesting, as flights cost £420 but £360 was made up of a previous voucher. I have asked for a full cash refund. Awaiting a response. Only other outlay was a Manchester hotel who have refunded already. As suspected EasyJet refused to give me a cash refund off the vouchers, gave me new vouchers instead. Can live with that as they last 12 months and I can book something for 2023 when the flights get released. Unless of course everything opens up again in 2022. Can also split the voucher across a couple of trips if low enough cost. looking at their prices for summer 22, they have gone up significantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Rumours that the UK government are going to scrap the traffic light system on the 1st October. Good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 I had my pre return test in Majorca earlier today. Negative, so no issues for my return on Friday. Completing the UK Locator form is a bit of a guddle though as you need passport /flight info /vaccination /test details to complete the online form. Repeat for the wife from scratch as there is no add a partner option. All done now. Well not quite. Jet2 just informed me that our return flight has been consolidated, so will route via Mahon adding an extra 1hr 15m to the return and a change of seats. Not a huge problem, but the flight details no longer match the locator form. Can I amend it? Nope! Now have to go through the palaver of submitting two new forms. Grrrrr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdy Doody Jambo Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 30 minutes ago, Nucky Thompson said: Rumours that the UK government are going to scrap the traffic light system on the 1st October. Good news Will they be bringing in roundabouts instead to keep thing's moving or them policeman with long white gloves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, The Maroon Pound said: Will they be bringing in roundabouts instead to keep thing's moving or them policeman with long white gloves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdy Doody Jambo Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Nucky Thompson said: 😂 A job for Boris Edited September 8, 2021 by The Maroon Pound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Off to Corfu tomorrow. That's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 2 hours ago, hughesie27 said: Off to Corfu tomorrow. That's all. I wish it was me. One of my favorite destinations. Went on my first lads holiday to Ipsos in 1990. That resort seems to have died a death for Brits nowadays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazo Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 1 minute ago, Nucky Thompson said: I wish it was me. One of my favorite destinations. Went on my first lads holiday to Ipsos in 1990. That resort seems to have died a death for Brits nowadays Same year but Kavos for me. Tremendous times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 And boom, new day new cancellation (probably) Holiday 11 - Antigua - virgin just emailed to say my outgoing flight is cancelled. Choices are fly a day later and only spend 6 nights there, voucher, rebook or refund Need to check out where I stand with Edinburgh London flights, accommodation and lounges before I decide. so jealous of @Hughsie2020 right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Dazo said: Same year but Kavos for me. Tremendous times. Been to a few resorts on Corfu but never Kavos. Too wild for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 43 minutes ago, The Frenchman Returns said: And boom, new day new cancellation (probably) Holiday 11 - Antigua - virgin just emailed to say my outgoing flight is cancelled. Choices are fly a day later and only spend 6 nights there, voucher, rebook or refund Need to check out where I stand with Edinburgh London flights, accommodation and lounges before I decide. so jealous of @Hughsie2020 right now I've never been to Corfu. Staying in Sidari which looks like its a fairly chilled resort. I have no idea who @Hughsie2020 is but he spells his own name wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, hughesie27 said: I've never been to Corfu. Staying in Sidari which looks like its a fairly chilled resort. I have no idea who @Hughsie2020 is but he spells his own name wrong. Away up the top of the Island, beautiful beaches and was pretty quiet when I was there, mind you that was about 20 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, hughesie27 said: I've never been to Corfu. Staying in Sidari which looks like its a fairly chilled resort. I have no idea who @Hughsie2020 is but he spells his own name wrong. Sadari is a great resort, plenty of bars to choose from. Get the local bus along to Roda which is fairly close. That's a chilled resort with some brilliant traditional Greek restaurants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 6 hours ago, Nucky Thompson said: Rumours that the UK government are going to scrap the traffic light system on the 1st October. Good news As long as they drop the need for PCR testing on return to the UK for vaccinated people which is no certainty. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-58491245 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 20 minutes ago, hughesie27 said: I've never been to Corfu. Staying in Sidari which looks like its a fairly chilled resort. I have no idea who @Hughsie2020 is but he spells his own name wrong. @hughesie27 what I get for posting a message while waiting for a Chinese (comfort food) been to Roda on Corfu and really liked it (well apart from the Celtic familee who brought their accordion down to the pool to sing their songs, just asked Mrs F if it was an accordion and she confirmed, added the mother was wearing her bra instead of a bikini top and the accordion playing father a string vest) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, The Frenchman Returns said: @hughesie27 what I get for posting a message while waiting for a Chinese (comfort food) been to Roda on Corfu and really liked it (well apart from the Celtic familee who brought their accordion down to the pool to sing their songs, just asked Mrs F if it was an accordion and she confirmed, added the mother was wearing her bra instead of a bikini top and the accordion playing father a string vest) Are you sure your hotel wasn't getting used as a film set for Rab C. Nisbet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 9 minutes ago, Nucky Thompson said: Are you sure your hotel wasn't getting used as a film set for Rab C. Nisbet Nope, the family fight scene that ensued later that afternoon was way too realistic, boozed up dad v step son. We avoided the pool from then onwards, hired a car and tried out various beaches and saw much more of the island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Awbdy Oot said: As long as they drop the need for PCR testing on return to the UK for vaccinated people which is no certainty. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-58491245 It's not much use without reciprocity from countries who are currently restricting visitors from the UK, e.g. Netherlands which has just upped its restrictions / requirements against the UK and USA among others. Edited September 8, 2021 by Footballfirst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 21 minutes ago, Footballfirst said: It's not much use without reciprocity from countries who are currently restricting visitors from the UK, e.g. Netherlands which has just upped its restrictions / requirements against the UK and USA among others. True but I believe we are behind the majority of other countries when it comes to easing travel restrictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westbow Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Re-booked Virgin Atlantic flights for July 2022, originals booked in 2019 for July 2020. They were converted to open tickets. It was a case of use them or lose them. Not confident at all USA will be open any time next year though. I guess those will be converted to open tickets again somewhere further down the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 2 hours ago, westbow said: Re-booked Virgin Atlantic flights for July 2022, originals booked in 2019 for July 2020. They were converted to open tickets. It was a case of use them or lose them. Not confident at all USA will be open any time next year though. I guess those will be converted to open tickets again somewhere further down the line. You'll get to go. Mind you. I would have said the same last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westbow Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 7 minutes ago, hughesie27 said: You'll get to go. Mind you. I would have said the same last year. Wish I had your confidence. 10 months away and still a winter to get through. Plenty of Americans over here at the moment. They aren't getting this reciprocal thing at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Just had a text from my daughter "you didn't just book a holiday to La Palma did you?" https://www.euronews.com/2021/09/19/evacuations-start-on-spanish-island-after-volcano-warning Answer was no, Fuertaventura, but I have been to La Palma and did swither about returning in November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westbow Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 On 09/09/2021 at 15:49, hughesie27 said: You'll get to go. Mind you. I would have said the same last year. Score one for the optimist - USA back open to the UK and EU. Not before time either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westbow Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 From November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westbow Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 14 minutes ago, jonesy said: Dancer. Been looking forward to go to the States for ages. Might cancel Yorkshire this Christmas - I hear there's a New York over there What's the deal with kids (who haven't/won't be vaccinated) travelling with double-vaxxed adults? Good question which I raised with my wife. Our youngest has just turned eleven. Presumably under twelves aren't required but over twelves - no idea yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 On 19/09/2021 at 12:06, Lord BJ said: Has anyone used Living Care for their testing. They are on the approved list, and are recommended by Jet2.com who I’m flying with. Antigen test are £25. They send it to you and you send a picture of test and passport and they issue a certificate to your on line account. QURED provide a similar service, also at £25, but you can get a 10% discount down to £22.50 with the code SEPTSAVE10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westbow Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, jonesy said: Pretty sure I saw that when Canada announced they were tentatively opening their borders to foreign tourists that they were still forcing U12s to do the quarantine. Dinnae 😩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westbow Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Just now, jonesy said: Now hold on a second... I'm just going to paint a wee picture here: It may be possible to fly out to America, the land of opportunity, with your kid in tow, but "upon arrival" find out your kid has to quarantine. You pay a babysitter to stay with them while you and the missus live it up in 5* hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, etc... Come the end of the holiday - coincidentally, the end of the quarantine - you then fly back, promising your kid a trip to Flamingo Land next time. And maybe a wee anonymous call to Homeland security and the trouble and strife would be taken care of too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, Lord BJ said: Cheers. Did you use them on your recent trip? No, I did an antigen test at a clinic in Majorca which cost €30. I am going to try QURED for my trip to Amsterdam in early October. I can also get a discount of 10% as I'm flying with KLM (KLMTRAVEL10). It's one of the providers listed by KLM so I'm comfortable using them in that regard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazo Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Lord BJ said: Anyone got any recommendation for cheap day 2 tests. Randox still stick out as reliable and reasonable. They have a couple of drop boxes in Edinburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazo Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Lord BJ said: Perfect, will just use the as they seem to be cheapest I could find. Was hoping govt would have confirmed the LFT by now but is what it is? You been away yet or going half term? Going half term. We were waiting on the lft news also but going with randox otherwise. Not sure if we need to order before we leave for the locator form ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Thor Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, Dazo said: Going half term. We were waiting on the lft news also but going with randox otherwise. Not sure if we need to order before we leave for the locator form ? we ordered before we went just so we had the details for the forms for coming home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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