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

It’s all about giving the impression that the government are doing something. Nothing else.

yeah but they will do random tests on entry and temperture checks etc

i would beg to differ - most people regardless of if they can wfh or whatever - have better things to do with their time then spend an extra 10 days in a country that they went to visit on a holiday and have obligations at home. its a nightmare for many people if they get stuck - not an adventure.

Bit worried that my preflight PCR will still say positive, I’ve one booked a few days before I travel to see.

If it is, I’ll have to rely on the recovery cert, which will be 14 days on the day I travel. My stress levels are elevating a tad…

My Wife and I currently both positive at the moment, nothing worse than a head cold so both of us are completely fine thankfully bar not having a 'normal' Christmas.

We had planned to take a trip to a European country in Jan as we both have annual leave days to take by the end of that month, nowhere chosen at the moment but slightly concerned for taking antigen/PCR to arrive back into the country if these requirements are still in place.

My question is if the virus is still in our systems will this show up on the tests or alternatives? Anyone had any experience with this?

Wife unable to WFH if she was abroad so getting stuck there isn't a possibility. Spending annual leave in Ireland also not an option as don't fancy getting ripped off plus hospitality restrictions.

Once you can show it on the phone, that's fine.

Did it twice in the last month.

I’m just wondering about the express PCR test offered by Randox at Dublin airport. I’ve noticed the other tests for antigen and next day pcr offer the “EU covid cert” but the express one says “EU Covid cert not available” and it’s kind of confusing me. Does that mean they won’t give you a valid cert for travel?

Also notice their earliest slots for the express PCR is only available from 7am. Would it be far too risky to book a slot for that time with a 9am flight?

Thanks in advance for any help, trying to figure out the testing is frying my brain.

Do you know how long it takes for the recovery cert to be process & emailed to you? It says "within 5 days", which leave me due to receive mine on the day I fly (which is a Sat) if it takes all 5 days. I'm a little anxious myself!

I wonder what is acceptable proof of the booster? All I have is a letter from my doctor. It's not on my Digital Cert yet.

Thanks for responding!

Good to hear they give you a valid travel cert so that part is ok at least.

Yeah I figured 2 hours would be far too risky, especially if I landed to the horror of a positive PCR at my destination.

You will still need another test. No exemption for recovered persons, which I think is a bit mad

Won't happen with antigen but it may with a PCR. I'd avoid PCR for travel unless required.