JRG23 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Hello. I have contrasting opinions on the requirement for Covid-19 tests on flights from BKK to Heathrow. My travel agency says no, not required. THAI Airway says yes, they are required. The UK government says no, not required. Is there anyone who can kindly shed some light? Are Covid tests required before flying Bangkok-London? If so, what kind of test is needed? Many thanks! J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internationalism Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) no, but each airline has different policies. Looks like TG does require pcr. They are always on a conservative side, so the red tape - and possible chance to maximise their profits. Try some other airlines. Somebody mentioned a few days ago Qatar doesn't need one. Some 2 weeks ago some traveller on KLM was refused boarding at BKK, even on their website they state otherwise. Personally I would always do pcr before any international flight. Just to be sure I am negative and won't have problem during journey and at destination. You can get pcr from 2300b, same day results, 10-12h. As to TG - my favourite airline pre-covid. I won't fly with them anymore. They don't have many flights and bumping from one flight can well mean one week delay Also they don't offer flexible tickets due to covid, as some other airlines. Edited October 18, 2021 by internationalism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaLa Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) Emirates have posted on their site that as long as you fulfil the requirements of the country you are flying to then they do not need any extra tests. I understand that as being if you are flying to the UK: 1. Have to have received one of the 4 acceptable vaccines 2. Have to have had 14 days from 2nd vaccine to date of travel 3. Have to have documentary proof (in English) of receipt of the vaccine. 4. Passenger location form.....address of where you are planning to stay I welcome any corrections or additions to that as I'm planning a return at the beginning of November. https://www.emirates.com/th/english/help/covid-19/dubai-travel-requirements/tourists/ Edited October 18, 2021 by DaLa Missing information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Mickmanus Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Have you ben vaccinated with an acceptable vaccine ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRG23 Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 35 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said: Have you ben vaccinated with an acceptable vaccine ? Yes. AZ, two shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwonitoy Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-testing-for-people-travelling-to-england As always, google is your friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetops Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 22 minutes ago, kwonitoy said: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-testing-for-people-travelling-to-england As always, google is your friend This covers the UK Government requirements but doesn't touch on any specific airline requirements which may be the issue here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRG23 Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 59 minutes ago, kwonitoy said: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-testing-for-people-travelling-to-england As always, google is your friend Yes. As I noted the UK government doesn't require the test. However, some airlines do. And that's where the confusion is. Think best to take the test and get the paperwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Mickmanus Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Just now, JRG23 said: Yes. As I noted the UK government doesn't require the test. However, some airlines do. And that's where the confusion is. Think best to take the test and get the paperwork. Find out that info from the airline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwonitoy Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) I'm flying out tomorrow to Canada and Air Canada references and sends links for the government requirements. Canada has an app called ArrivCan that has to be filled out 3 days prior to flying with vaccination records, traveller details, quarantine plan if needed. etc. Two PCR tests for 9000 baht and a 14 hour turnaround time. Makes hitting the 72 hour window tight. Swab Monday morning, result Tuesday, fly to Bangkok Tuesday evening and leave for Canada wed morning. Only thing in my favor is the international date line. Edited October 18, 2021 by kwonitoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRG23 Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 And does anyone know if this vaccine passport is actually necessary? Can you fly without the passport and use the certificate instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwonitoy Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 16 hours ago, JRG23 said: And does anyone know if this vaccine passport is actually necessary? Can you fly without the passport and use the certificate instead? In my case for Canada the vaccine passport isn't mentioned. I have to upload digital proof of my shots. Date vaccinated, type of shot, time and place. The MorChana digital proof is adequate, and I have the printout from the vaccine site. Once I get back to Canada I will never fly again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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