The Hammer2021 Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Alldar said: The situation is constantly changing so you will need to check the requirements of destination country and every transit country. Also it can be a requirement of the airlines but usually it is not. I was flying 3 months ago with Emirates and I didn't need the test. Thank you I was not really concerned with nation rules as my intended destination has suspended PCR test requirements but I am trying to clarify if airlines independently require PCR tests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alldar Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 1 minute ago, The Hammer2021 said: Thank you I was not really concerned with nation rules as my intended destination has suspended PCR test requirements but I am trying to clarify if airlines independently require PCR tests. I think I answered that question. Test can be required by either destination country, transit country, airlines. So you need to check all three. Usually the test is not required by the airlines but it is not always the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Alldar said: I think I answered that question. Test can be required by either destination country, transit country, airlines. So you need to check all three. Usually the test is not required by the airlines but it is not always the case. Thank you for your answer The issue of destination country and transit country is easy to ascertain but the airline requirement is more unclear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Some bickering posts have been removed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alldar Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said: Thank you for your answer The issue of destination country and transit country is easy to ascertain but the airline requirement is more unclear. Airlines should have the information on their website, if there is any doubt you can contact them directly and just ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Alldar said: Airlines should have the information on their website, if there is any doubt you can contact them directly and just ask. Thank you. The operative word is 'should'. So far I have found no clear indication on this matter thus my inquiry on this forum. Regarding contacting an airline directly for a general enquiry: Virtually impossible to get a human responses unless linked to a specific issue. All you get is a robot voice directing you to a number options list. Edited January 8, 2022 by The Hammer2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 19 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said: Would I be correct in saying that if a nation does not require a PCR test then airlines flying there won't either? no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 10 minutes ago, Dante99 said: no A very succinct answer but it would benefit by being enlarged on. Can you give some examples? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveThai94 Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 1 hour ago, The Hammer2021 said: Why would it be? The results of a PCR test take 24 hours? Many airports offers testing, i don't need PCR testing either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 2 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said: Which airline? Seems like no one here can help you then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Mickmanus Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 14 hours ago, HashBrownHarry said: Why don't you just get one done so you're covered. A RT-PCR will get you on any airline, perhaps not with ATK. A RT=PCR test and the result is positive, you will be required to stay in hospital for ten days and pay 200 000 Baht for the privilege, even if you are asymptomatic l Would be easy for a hospital to give a false positive result and pocket 200 000 B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Mickmanus Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 2 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said: Why would it be? The results of a PCR test take 24 hours? I think its about four hours to get the results back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashBrownHarry Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 4 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said: A RT=PCR test and the result is positive, you will be required to stay in hospital for ten days and pay 200 000 Baht for the privilege, even if you are asymptomatic l Would be easy for a hospital to give a false positive result and pocket 200 000 B Total nonsense, you have no idea what you're talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Mickmanus Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, HashBrownHarry said: Total nonsense, you have no idea what you're talking about. I am just back from asking at the hospital 20 minutes ago , as I need a PCR test done soon . That is what the hospital told me . Test positive and you HAVE to stay in the hospital and estimated 200 000 Baht ten day stay If you know a way to avoid a hospital stay after a positive test , please tell me how to do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashBrownHarry Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Just now, Mac Mickmanus said: I am just back from asking at the hospital 20 minutes ago , as I need a PCR test done soon . That is what the hospital told me . Test positive and you HAVE to stay in the hospital and estimated 200 000 Baht ten day stay If you know a way to avoid a hospital stay after a positive test , please tell me how to do that I know 2 people that have had PCR test then gone home, test positive got a phone call and told to stay home ( no symptoms ). I also know 1 person, had a PCR went home, got a phone call and told an ambulance was being sent for him to take to hospital ( no sypmtoms ). He went and they tried to charge him 20K per night, he told them he could not afford to pay that ( he could of ), ended up paying 20K for 10 nights. 1st two cases were in the last month, 3rd case was about 8 months ago. How to avoid a stay in hospital if you're so worried about a + resuly - self isolate for 7-10 days, carry out multiple home tests until you're confident that your negative, only then report to hospital for PCR. That's your best shot. Good luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 On 1/7/2022 at 1:03 PM, khunPer said: You need to check with the rules in the country of entry, and the if the air-carrier has special Covid regulations. This. It varies by country and by airline. For UK, definitive info is here https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-to-england-from-another-country-during-coronavirus-covid-19 Looks like if fully vaccinated UK does not require a test prior to departure, only after arrival - but see if the airline has its own rule or not if taking other than a direct flight you will need to also research requirements of transit points Thread moved to Visa and Migration to Other countries forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 I think the thread I started can now be closed but we can conclude the following: Some nations require PCR tests but currently the UK does not. If a nation requires a PCR test the airlines check the passenger has a PCR test. Airlines may or may not independently require a PCR test for the protection of their staff and passengers. PCR tests can give false positives for up to 3 moths after covid recovery More people are catching and recovering from covid because of Omicron PCR tests are not reliable and potentially unfair to more people. Airlines that do not require PCR tests should be used and patronised to avoid needless travel delays and unneeded quarantine. Currently there is no list of airlines not requiring PCR tests for their own use as opposed to national requirements. With those conclusions the thread can now close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashBrownHarry Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said: I think the thread I started can now be closed Thank god! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Mickmanus Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 5 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said: Some nations require PCR tests but currently the UK does not. (Only for the fully vaccinated ) Non vaccinated people still require a PCR tests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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