Air travelers will need negative Covid test to enter US

[TBoneTX 43,058]

On 1/13/2021 at 11:40 AM, Lucky Cat said:

We moved here from McKinney in 2018....😃

 

On 1/13/2021 at 11:41 AM, Chauncey said:

I'm in Wylie 🙃 small world

Durn Yankees...

[Diane and Chris 651]

19 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

I'm waiting for the Durham NC VA but in a discussion with a staff member and the information they are distributing via email updates, they are following CDC rollout guidelines and only inoculating phase 1 and 1b. Those would-be frontline staff and anyone who is suffering from an acute disease and those over 75 years of age. Once that has been met then they will go into phase 2 which includes those older than 65.

Thanks for that update. I think I’ll call my local VA clinic and see what’s happening there. 

[Bug&Bug 143]

On 1/13/2021 at 8:28 PM, flicks1998 said:

I posted this in another thread, but this is part of the body of an email I sent to the organization I work for as I monitor all the global travel.  The key points are below, the full 9 page PDF is at the CDC web-site. 

 

 

 

The CDC has officially issued the COVID testing order for all passengers flying to the US starting January 26^th, 2021.  Highlights are:

• Test needs to be conducted within 72 hours from departure
• A PCR-test or antigen test is sufficient
• All passengers 2 years of age and older are required to do a test
• Crew members of airlines or aircraft operators are exempt as long as they follow industry standard protocols for the prevention of COVID-19 as is set for in the Safety Alerts by Operators issued by the FAA.
• Passengers who have previously tested positive do not need a test if they can present their previous test results (with the last 90 days) and a signed letter from a physician stating they have been cleared for travel.
• Connecting flights are OK, but connections cannot be more than 24 hours in length.  All flights must be on the same record locater. 

 

 

Do you know if any antigen test is accepted? Like is rapid antigen OK?

[flicks1998 1,044]

13 minutes ago, Bug&Bug said:

Do you know if any antigen test is accepted? Like is rapid antigen OK?

Yes its fine. Its bullet point #2 in my post.  

[igoyougoduke 1,604]

isnt it illegal to deny boarding for citizens of United States ?

[HRQX 4,145]

8 minutes ago, igoyougoduke said:

isnt it illegal to deny boarding for citizens of United States ?

Airlines can deny boarding for a plethora of reasons.

 

It's CBP that cannot deny entry to US nationals.

[Boiler 43,433]

Of course not, ever heard of the No FLy List. 

[Ryan H 3,790]

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[Mylilelar1 8]

On 1/13/2021 at 7:46 AM, Chauncey said:

Right. I meant with travel. More restrictions keep piling on every country making it really hard to find a place to meet your loved ones

At one time I was so disgusted with the immigration process, I was thinking of going overseas, taking the 2 week quarantine and then just living there.

[Adventine 3,187]

24 minutes ago, Mylilelar1 said:

At one time I was so disgusted with the immigration process, I was thinking of going overseas, taking the 2 week quarantine and then just living there.

We actually did this for 8 months in the Philippines. It was great. However, my partner had to return to the US to take care of some job/business concerns that couldn't be taken care of remotely. Your situation may be different and I know your wife already has a ticket to travel to the US soon. Hope it goes smoothly for her.

 

One advantage of the COVID test requirement is that it makes me feel more at ease about long-distance travel and sharing the cramped interior of a plane with complete strangers. Sure, the tests aren't perfect, but they're better than no tests at all. The test requirement gives me some peace of mind about this already stressful process.

Edited January 25, 2021 by Adventine

[Chauncey 138]

42 minutes ago, Mylilelar1 said:

At one time I was so disgusted with the immigration process, I was thinking of going overseas, taking the 2 week quarantine and then just living there.

I'm considering the same thing

[TedsGirl 190]

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I just returned from Odessa, TX last Tuesday, to finally meet my online boyfriend. We're engaged now🥰 I had to take a test prior to leaving Texas as I live in Canada and they stipulated the test as a requirement to board the flight home. I'm back and currently in quarantine. Canada has very strict requirements to self check-in, daily, during the 14 days. 2 days ago I actually got a call from the "covid police". 

 

I really want to return and marry my Love, yet know it will require 4 weeks total of quarantine on either end of the trip. I just cannot afford that scenario, so I'm hoping as quickly as things change, there will somehow be a way that things will lessen before I return again much later since sooner is not an option with all these mandates. 

 

Realistically, I'll need the minimum of 6 weeks to go, return to Texas and marry, then come back, so he can start the immigration process. 

 

-lurking out-

[CGs_Mother 114]

2 minutes ago, Bebo1969 said:

-lurking in-

 

I just returned from Odessa, TX last Tuesday, to finally meet my online boyfriend. We're engaged now🥰 I had to take a test prior to leaving Texas as I live in Canada and they stipulated the test as a requirement to board the flight home. I'm back and currently in quarantine. Canada has very strict requirements to self check-in, daily, during the 14 days. 2 days ago I actually got a call from the "covid police". 

 

I really want to return and marry my Love, yet know it will require 4 weeks total of quarantine on either end of the trip. I just cannot afford that scenario, so I'm hoping as quickly as things change, there will somehow be a way that things will lessen before I return again much later since sooner is not an option with all these mandates. 

 

Realistically, I'll need the minimum of 6 weeks to go, return to Texas and marry, then come back, so he can start the immigration process. 

 

-lurking out-

Congratulations! My husband lives in Houston and I live in Toronto. We're holed up in the backlog awaiting our CR-1 interview in Montreal. I travelled twice to see him last year and during my quarantine in December was called 4x by public health officials. Quick question for you - where did you get your test to come back? Did they accept the PCR test from CVS? Just want to know for next time...thanks and congrats again! 

[InhaleExhale 28]

1 hour ago, CGs_Mother said:

during my quarantine in December was called 4x by public health officials

What do they ask when they call?

What if you don't pick up?

 

p.s.: I wish you guys get your interview fast and master it successfully

[TedsGirl 190]

Just now, CGs_Mother said:

Congratulations! My husband lives in Houston and I live in Toronto. We're holed up in the backlog awaiting our CR-1 interview in Montreal. I travelled twice to see him last year and during my quarantine in December was called 4x by public health officials. Quick question for you - where did you get your test to come back? Did they accept the PCR test from CVS? Just want to know for next time...thanks and congrats again! 

Thank you☺️

 

I actually did an antigen rapid test at a drive-through mobile clinic in Odessa.Took 10 minutes for the results. I was horrified when I realized only as the procedure took place I knew it wasn't the PCR (tickle your brain type, the lady just placed two different swabs up my nostrils and turned for 15 seconds) I was SO concerned at the airport and thought I'd be turned away. However all 3 people - the check in agent in Midland, CBSA officer and the Public Health officer in Canada accepted my receipt of the negative test.