UK Passenger Locator Form can be filled in 3 days before arrival
In a small concession, the UK Passenger Locator Form can now be filled in THREE days before arrival, rather than TWO days as before.
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Netherlands imposes new restrictions from tomorrow
Starting December 21, the Netherlands will implement new entry restrictions requiring all travelers, regardless of vaccination status, to quarantine for 10 days upon arrival. A negative PCR test on day five can shorten the quarantine period. The UK is designated as a High-Risk area.
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Airside Transit in England? You need a COVID test before arrival
Passengers connecting airside at English airports, including Heathrow, must now present a negative COVID test prior to departure, a shift from previous regulations. While a passenger locator form is no longer required, those transiting land side must adhere to standard entry rules. Important guidelines for transit and travel exemptions are outlined for smooth passage.
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UPDATE: UK Pre-arrival COVID test can be PCR or Lateral Flow
The UK Government has updated its travel regulations, now allowing arrivals to present either a negative PCR or Lateral Flow test taken within two days of departure. While this change takes effect Tuesday at 4am, the status of the post-arrival testing requirement remains uncertain.
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Arriving in UK after 4am 30 Nov? Don’t do your locator form before 4am on 29th!
Passengers arriving in the UK after 4am on November 30 are advised not to complete their mandatory passenger locator forms before 4am on November 29. This temporary change is due to a government upgrade of the form, which typically allows completion 48 hours prior to arrival.
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England to confirm start of PCR tests for arrivals and SimplyTestMe steps up
The UK is set to implement mandatory PCR tests for international arrivals starting after 4am on November 30, amid rising concerns over a new variant. Meanwhile, SimplyTestMe is enhancing customer support by offering refunds for unshipped Lateral Flow tests and a return option for those already received.
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UK replaces on-arrival Lateral Flow test with PCR and self-isolation
The UK government has implemented new measures for international arrivals, requiring a PCR test within two days of entry and mandatory self-isolation until results are received. This change aims to enhance tracking of the Omicron variant, alongside increased mask usage in public spaces.
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New Elizabeth Line in London will require a change between Central London and Heathrow when it opens
When the Elizabeth Line opens next year, Londoners won’t be getting what they expected. A seamless transport experience is still some time away.
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KLM and Air France move to Heathrow Terminal 3, today
KLM and Air France move terminals at Heathrow, from today!
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Commentary | News | Travel
Even the New York Times is asking why Europeans cannot visit the US
The New York Times is asking why many countries are still prevented from visiting the US. The answers are unclear.
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Commentary | News | Travel
Heathrow Rewards web site back up – new sign-in procedure
The Heathrow Rewards web site is back and working, at last.
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Heathrow reverting to dual runway operation on 5 July at 6am
Heathrow plans for extra flight movements from early July 2021 by reintroducing separate take-off and landing runways
