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Covid travel test costs

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GagaJo Wed 24-Feb-21 12:14:22

I know there is a holiday booking boom right now, but I wonder how many people are factoring in the addition costs for covid testing?

To fly to and from the UK now costs,
Pre flight out covid test, £120.00
Pre flight home covid test - however much the holiday country charges
Covid tests upon arrival in the UK on days 2 & 8, £210

So approximately £450 per person, in addition to all other holiday costs.

I am not complaining about it. It's the only way to stop it. BUT the costs are prohibitive. For a couple, almost an additional £1000.

OR are people assuming the testing requirement will be gone, come the summer?

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Blossoming Wed 24-Feb-21 12:22:12

I think the days of cheap travel are over.

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Peasblossom Wed 24-Feb-21 12:25:51

I think you’re right. People haven’t factored it in.

The number of variants and their effects means that testing will have to carry on?

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GrannyGravy13 Wed 24-Feb-21 13:05:18

Totally have factored in extra costs, things are constantly changing though.

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Esspee Wed 24-Feb-21 13:56:24

My grandchildren are worth it.

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Hetty58 Wed 24-Feb-21 13:59:30

Most people missed a holiday last year - so should be able to afford it!

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Oopsadaisy1 Wed 24-Feb-21 14:11:57

What happens if you test positive before you fly out? Will your travel insurance reimburse you ?
Worse case, is that you test positive before you leave for your return flight, presumably you will be put into a quarantine hotel and have to pay for that too and then pay for another flight to get you home.
Good luck with claiming for any of that on the Insurance.

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GagaJo Wed 24-Feb-21 17:12:05

I would have thought most travel insurance excluded Covid cover, other than for healthcare.

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