Will you travel? [Mod Note in Post #1 - Travel Discussion Only! Megathread]

Ray Donovan

talulon wrote: »

From 23/11, if you are travelling to Spain, you are going to need a PCR test before arrival (regardless of only going to Canaries). Spanish government has just announced it.

Forgot to add some source: https://www.hellocanaryislands.com/coronavirus/, this is specific for Canaries from 14/11. Rest of Spain from the 23/11.

Where does it specifically mention PCR test?

naughtysmurf

Ray Donovan wrote: »

Where does it specifically mention PCR test?

It doesn't, looks like it will be based on infection numbers of country your coming from, still slightly vague

https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2020-11-11/spain-will-require-negative-pcr-test-from-travelers-coming-from-high-risk-countries.html

Ray Donovan

naughtysmurf wrote: »

It doesn't, looks like it will be based on infection numbers of country your coming from, still slightly vague

https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2020-11-11/spain-will-require-negative-pcr-test-from-travelers-coming-from-high-risk-countries.html

So you will definitely need a test?

Test unavailable at Spanish airport for incoming tourist?

Debatable whether PCR is mandatory or antigen will suffice?

Antigen test not available in Ireland anyways?

Is that more or less it in a nutshell?

naughtysmurf

Ray Donovan wrote: »

So you will definitely need a test?

Test unavailable at Spanish airport for incoming tourist?

Debatable whether PCR is mandatory or antigen will suffice?

Antigen test not available in Ireland anyways?

Is that more or less it in a nutshell?

1. Depends where you are coming from seemingly

2. I'm unsure

3. Antigen lamp test available

https://www.thejournal.ie/this-is-not-an-open-door-to-travel-government-pours-cold-water-on-christmas-plans-after-new-travel-rules-announced-5262811-Nov2020/

4. For some political reasons I assume, EU countries seem to be able to put their own little kink to suit on the EU wide traffic light system for travel,

Richard Hillman

As soon as we go Green, I'm getting the hell out of here to whatever freedom loving country will have me.

Van.Bosch

Richard Hillman wrote: »

As soon as we go Green, I'm getting the hell out of here to whatever freedom loving country will have me.

Same here - but reckon we can go next week when we should be Amber?

Richard Hillman

Van.Bosch wrote: »

Same here - but reckon we can go next week when we should be Amber?

I think you'll have to get tested and probably costs a few quid too. And with this virus, it's probably a toss of a coin if you have it or not and don't even realise it

normanoffside

Richard Hillman wrote: »

I think you'll have to get tested and probably costs a few quid too. And with this virus, it's probably a toss of a coin if you have it or not and don't even realise it

A lot of countries will let us in without restrictions or testing if we are orange.

Gael23

To travel abroad do you need to have a test before you leave Ireland and then another when you return?

stephenjmcd

Gael23 wrote: »

To travel abroad do you need to have a test before you leave Ireland and then another when you return?

Depends on whatever your country your going to and what they are for. Likewise coming back again depends where your coming from.

talulon

Ray Donovan wrote: »

Where does it specifically mention PCR test?

That link I added there is from the regional government in Canary Islands and it doesn't specify type of test. I wrote yesterday to the hotel I'm staying in December and they clarified they will accept either test.

BUT, that's their local regulation in order to stay in any type of touristic accommodation (hotel/apartment/etc) and it's valid from 14/11.

From 23/11, the Spanish government will require a PCR test in order to enter the country. You will need to include this info in the form provided when travelling www.spth.gob.es

It seems that PCR test will be only required to those RED countries but I wouldn't trust Ireland moving to orange or even Spain not requiring everybody regardless of the colour.

talulon

Gael23 wrote: »

To travel abroad do you need to have a test before you leave Ireland and then another when you return?

You don't need a test coming back to Ireland as of now but there may be a possibility of being restriction-free if you take a PCR https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/only-gold-standard-covid-test-will-result-in-restriction-free-travel-around-ireland-1.4405837

Tazz T

Van.Bosch wrote: »

Same here - but reckon we can go next week when we should be Amber?

We went amber today.

talulon

Tazz T wrote: »

We went amber today.

Where do you see that? I don't see any update here https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/covid-19/situation-updates/weekly-maps-coordinated-restriction-free-movement

Tazz T

talulon wrote: »

Where do you see that? I don't see any update here https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/covid-19/situation-updates/weekly-maps-coordinated-restriction-free-movement

We're at 145 per 100,000 today. The map is updated every Thursday, so should see it by the end of the day.

Unfortunately, the level 5 lockdown makes it all a bit irrelevant.

AssetBacked2

I'm reading that it's €149+ to arrange for a test to facilitate your travel abroad. That will add some cost to the experience of travelling, unfortunately offsetting any savings on hotels or the flights themselves. For a family of 4 they will have to add €600+ to the cost of the foreign holiday. Ryan Air's cheap fares will be even more crucial in this context. However, considering such costs, I do not see this testing being sustainable into the summer season next year and what is more likely is that restrictions are eased by then once the vulnerable and health staff are vaccinated. I certainly hope this to be the case.

Gael23

This place appear to do it for €99
https://booking.randox.ie/

bladespin

AssetBacked2 wrote: »

I'm reading that it's €149+ to arrange for a test to facilitate your travel abroad. That will add some cost to the experience of travelling, unfortunately offsetting any savings on hotels or the flights themselves. For a family of 4 they will have to add €600+ to the cost of the foreign holiday. Ryan Air's cheap fares will be even more crucial in this context. However, considering such costs, I do not see this testing being sustainable into the summer season next year and what is more likely is that restrictions are eased by then once the vulnerable and health staff are vaccinated. I certainly hope this to be the case.

Would all members of a travelling party require the test though?

HeidiHeidi

bladespin wrote: »

Would all members of a travelling party require the test though?

Why would they not??

bladespin

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Why would they not??

All close contacts - family etc, when we were to travel in July Greece only required one member of a family to test - seemed sensible enough.

Tazz T

It's the test coming back that's the problem and it's going to be €129 to €199 at the airport (Cork and Shannon testing looks to be already up and running at those prices), so it's basically back to the Green List - unless you're desperate enough to fork out. The government just doesn't want anyone travelling.

Most EU countries won't be requiring tests going out unless we're red.

https://www.thejournal.ie/this-is-not-an-open-door-to-travel-government-pours-cold-water-on-christmas-plans-after-new-travel-rules-announced-5262811-Nov2020/

SB71

Looks like ill be traveling back via Belfast forthe forseeable future so, im fcuked if im paying over €100 for a test not a chance.

bladespin

SB71 wrote: »

Looks like ill be traveling back via Belfast forthe forseeable future so, im fcuked if im paying over €100 for a test not a chance.

I foresee interconnecting flights becoming a thing.

Stevek101

Tazz T wrote: »

We went amber today.

Map has been updated but we are still red.

Tazz T

Yeah, just saw that. Don't know why that is we're at 145 with a 3.6% positivity rate. That makes us amber.

It might be that they take the stats from a couple of days ago, when we were just over 150.

normanoffside

Stevek101 wrote: »

Map has been updated but we are still red.

I think our previous 14 day positivity rate is still slightly above 4% which is keeping us red.
We should be orange next week.

Iceland has gone orange and parts of Finland are now green.

ShineOn7

Posted already?

Travelers to Spain must provide negative COVID-19 test

The Spanish Health Ministry said Wednesday that foreign travelers from countries considered high-risk areas for the coronavirus will be asked to provide proof of a negative test to visit Spain

https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/travelers-spain-provide-negative-covid-19-test-74149855

SB71

JeanMilburn wrote: »

I will never travel internationally because of the virus ... if the condition is stable then i will go

If it's so dangerous flying why then are airline crew not riddled with the virus, surely it would be all over the news , NPHET would be the first to tell the public, Holohan would love this.

bladespin

JeanMilburn wrote: »

I will never travel internationally because of the virus ... if the condition is stable then i will go

Sooo, you don't mind all the other nasties that you can come into contact with, just Covid??? or is it that you'd just prefer the Irish version of instead of a foreign one???

SB71

I urge everyone abroad to come home for xmas if they want to, ignore the fear and scaremongeting from NPHET /Government, they have used travel and indeed pubs as scapegoats since the very start to cover up their own failings.

Air travel is very safe, there's not a shred of evidence to show that there air travel is responsible for a big spike in cases, airline staff fly every day so if its that dangerous where are the clusters of airline staff,there are none....just practise good hand hygiene, wear the mask , ive done it several times and absolutely no problem whatsover.