Negative Covid test to fly? - June 2021

[yvonme 124]

18 hours ago, VJ0 said:

yvonme, do you know where your fiance is planning on getting tested? 

 

 

 

He is going to a pop up or his GP

[VJ0 4]

18 hours ago, Skyman said:

Just a note. Airlines don't make the test requirements. They only ensure their passengers follow the rules prescribed by the countries they fly into or through so that they will be allowed to continue operations and not have to pay heavy penalties.

My last int'l flight was through Taiwan to the US and while no one in the US cared about my test result, I'm sure the airline reported it to the US authorities. 

I have to say if $200 is the cheapest test you can find, try the Red Cross. 

Thanks Skyman! That makes sense and thank you for the advice. I thought $200 was way too expensive too. I think Medicare in Australia is beginning to do a rebate so I may get it for free (or cheaper). Thanks again 👍

 

17 minutes ago, yvonme said:

He is going to a pop up or his GP

Thanks yvonme! So much different info out there. I wish you and your fiance the best, I'd love to hear the outcome of how it all goes. 

 

I just put a link of where I'll probably go in Australia in case it helps anyone.
https://www.snp.com.au/coronavirus-covid-19/testing-information/

Edited June 23, 2021 by VJ0

[Locito 85]

In countries where Covid tests are only done by private healthcare companies, and you do not get a rebate for reasons such as for travel purposes, check with the airline you are flying on if they have a deal with someone.

 

Here in Northern Europe where I am visiting my parents at the moment, the cost of a Covid test seems to be discounted for those living in the country (which I am not as a US LPR), but even for those residing here, no government rebate is given if the purpose of the test is traveling.

 

A private healthcare company administered Covid test would have cost us a whopping $230 per person! Finnair had a (meager) 10% discount code, but we are going to stop in Sweden on the way home, and found another deal through SAS website, which is available in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. PCR test something like $120 per person, easy to pay and book online 👍🏻