Fly me to the Moon - your 3rd travel Megathread - read OP

There was talk about it happening in January but no specific details AFAIK. In our case that should mean most people covered until probably April of next year at least.

Did you receive a confirmation email/test when you booked? I booked a test next week but didn't receive anything, which I thought was a little strange these days. Had a look again at the day I booked and the slot wasn't available so assuming it's booked. Might give them a call to check.

Yeah I thought I did but then couldn't find anything on my phone. When it was confirmed though it asked if I wanted to put it into my calendar which I accepted so I checked that and it was there

Unfortunately not driving as family local to Holyhead and there's no where convenient enough for what is a two day trip. I've had to cancel it for this year and will head back over hopefully when the restrictions ease.

Arrived into Krakow last night, negative test glanced at so quickly I found he even seen the word negative. Mask indoors and that’s all, nothing else. Have seen no certs checked at doors, no funny looks if you dont wear your mask etc

it’s some difference from Ireland

Lots expected at Dublin Airport over Christmas.

I'm flying back from Thailand on the 22nd of this month.

I'm double vaxxed with Pfizer and got the Pfizer booster just before I left Ireland (November).

All I need to re-enter Ireland is a negative PCR test taken 72 hours before departure?

Actually yes, I forgot about that, that's straight forward enough

Thank you for your reply

Didn't scan ours either but it was checked before boarding. Also checked in Dublin Airport along with the passport and locator form.

However my sister who was behind me didn't have her locator form checked by security. So its a bit random

Flew home from Manchester yesterday, never asked for antigen test or plf, maybe the secret is to be behind a load of Liverpool fans on day 3 of the sesh.

Just to give you an update on my travels for the weekend just gone.

I was in an Eastern European country for the weekend. Flew out Thursday and back yesterday. The airport was noticeably quieter on Thursday evening than when I previously flew out a month ago before the stupid test rules came into force. That being said, my flight out was full and return flight was the same.

On Saturday, after going to one test centre, we were told that they only test locals and not foreigners, they pointed us in the direction of another antigen place nearby. This place did printed results. All done in 20 minutes and cost circa €7 paid with card. Easy. Scanned the document and saved it in my phone. There was no QR code, but was signed and stamped.

Ryanair had a full check at the gate (prior to entering the usual boarding pass scan). PLF, Antigen test (date checked / zoomed in on phone) and vaccination cert all with ID to proceed. No messing there.

Back at Dublin, there was a full check of passports after stepping of the plane by immigration. Then came across this most miserable person at the desks in the hall. Test. Mask. No hi, thanks, welcome etc. Must be totally fed up with all this extra work.

While waiting, there were two guys being grilled in the holding pen. A few others being escorted off somewhere. The guy beside me didn't have a test and was told no entry. The Gardaí will deal with you. Lots of arguments going on. Some airports are obviously not checking and people are slipping through. I would not try and fly without a test.

In the UK, probably after Christmas. Here? July 19th 2022 I reckon then reintroduced in December 2022.