Testing costs will it price you out?

[mushumadness]

Originally Posted by Hornet1976

Although the price of tests is unwanted, it doesn't really concern me - we need a holiday badly. It's the risk of one of these tests being positive and having to quarantine when we have work and school to get back to after two weeks off that will stop us going (Aug 15th - 29th) if anything.

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i think everyone needs a holiday badlyto be fair

its whether what could add up to the price of taking another person is worth the costs, and for us it isnt

[and306]

There are 6 of us going and IF the testing requirements are still the same in August I will definitely have to move our holiday.

[LouH]

I agree no one knows for sure yet. There�s 7 of us (myself, hubby and 5 kids (aged 9-15).

Qured is �39 for the lateral flow tests each for in and out of country. The only concern (other than cost and possible positive test result) is if the US or UK don�t allow lateral flow then it�ll be the more expensive PCR test.

Lateral flow are �39
PCR �99

All suggest booking in advance I guess due to potential demand.

For us with lateral follow that�s �560 I can live with that especially as hubby and I will be fully vaccinated by end of May

However PCR �1400 - I�m not so sure 😭

[Hannah]

Originally Posted by Keegan

The testing is a temporary measure. Anyone with holidays August onwards i very much doubt will need to take any tests

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Hope you're right!

[kitjos]

I've just replied to a similar thread, but yes, we would be priced out too . Family of 4 (2a/2c) and we have a strict budget so no allowances for �400+ for tests, and we've had both vaccines (i know, transmission and all that, but still!). No idea what either side (UK/USA) will ask for regarding kids and tests but id rather not deal with 3 tests per person. BA voucher is valid till 30th April 2023 so will move it to a later date if so xx

[Rac20]

I just wish that someone would make a decision about when we can travel, where we can travel and what tests we�ll need. If we have to pay for tests (likely) then I�ll have to pay as by not travelling it�ll likely cost me more by pushing everything on to next year. (Booked DIY and this year has already cost me more than last.)

[mason1]

There will be a price level that will make us change our plans - but it�s too early yet for us to speculate too much. We have to make a decision by 9 July in terms of paying the remaining balance - so if things still aren�t clear by then we�ll cancel.

As a side question, those with children under 16 - have they said anything about their concerns? DD said the other day that she doesn�t want to travel without being vaccinated. At 15 that won�t be until the autumn. Just when I was being positive about getting away!

[RM2016]

Hopefully there will be more information on the 6/10th May and things become much clearer. I do think though like others by the end of June things will have improved again and costs will have definitely dropped so I�m hopeful just now.

[LouH]

Originally Posted by mason1

There will be a price level that will make us change our plans - but it�s too early yet for us to speculate too much. We have to make a decision by 9 July in terms of paying the remaining balance - so if things still aren�t clear by then we�ll cancel.

As a side question, those with children under 16 - have they said anything about their concerns? DD said the other day that she doesn�t want to travel without being vaccinated. At 15 that won�t be until the autumn. Just when I was being positive about getting away!

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My children just want to go on holiday. 3 are taking lateral flow tests due to school 2 times a week and don�t know anyone at all who has had covid so they are very much just going with the flow x

[BevS97]

Originally Posted by LouH

I agree no one knows for sure yet. There�s 7 of us (myself, hubby and 5 kids (aged 9-15).

Qured is �39 for the lateral flow tests each for in and out of country. The only concern (other than cost and possible positive test result) is if the US or UK don�t allow lateral flow then it�ll be the more expensive PCR test.

Lateral flow are �39
PCR �99

All suggest booking in advance I guess due to potential demand.

For us with lateral follow that�s �560 I can live with that especially as hubby and I will be fully vaccinated by end of May

However PCR �1400 - I�m not so sure 😭

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Currently at least 1 pcr test is required, 2 days after return, putting it at �177 each as things stand now.

You also need three tests. Before you leave the uk. Before you leave USA, and 2 days after you arrive home.