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Masks/testing for flying — here to stay forever?
Posted on 4/28/21 at 9:38 pm
Posted on 4/28/21 at 9:38 pm
No travel plans upcoming g involving flights but was looking at delta and united out of curiosity.
Testing was offered mail in I think for United - $119 per test. Family of 5 flying and that all adds up.
So thoughts — is it here to stay? Really just curious. And so glad my trip to Africa was two summers ago.
Testing was offered mail in I think for United - $119 per test. Family of 5 flying and that all adds up.
So thoughts — is it here to stay? Really just curious. And so glad my trip to Africa was two summers ago.
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Posted on 4/28/21 at 9:47 pm to tiger91
Define forever? 12-18 months, more than likely. I don’t see it being an issue in 2023/2024 and going forward. But, who knows 
Posted on 4/28/21 at 10:05 pm to tiger91
Absolutely not here to stay forever. Wouldn’t shock me if they’re gone “at least for customers” by the end of this year. I’m an airline crew member and this is what I believe.
I firmly believe they’ll require to FAs to continue to wear them for safety theatre for a while, though.
I firmly believe they’ll require to FAs to continue to wear them for safety theatre for a while, though.
Posted on 4/29/21 at 6:10 am to tiger91
It is here forever.
Posted on 4/29/21 at 7:19 am to tiger91
Thanks for the thoughts — really was just curious.
Posted on 4/29/21 at 10:13 am to tiger91
When you went to africa did you have to take any medical precautions?
Posted on 4/29/21 at 10:15 am to tiger91
Some airlines will probably try to keep them while a few will get rid of the requirements. Then the market will decide what happens next
Posted on 4/29/21 at 10:44 am to S
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When you went to africa did you have to take any medical precautions?
Maybe get a prescription for malaria medication but that's about it.
Certain countries like South Africa require yellow fever vaccine if you spend time in other countries on their list, so you have to maybe watch that. Besides that, no big deal.
This post was edited on 4/29/21 at 10:45 am
Posted on 4/29/21 at 3:26 pm to tiger91
Within the US? They're going away as rates decrease and vaccinations increase.
Internationally? That will depend on the destination and carrier. Not all places around the world are in the same position right now regarding vaccine access.
Internationally? That will depend on the destination and carrier. Not all places around the world are in the same position right now regarding vaccine access.
Posted on 4/29/21 at 3:53 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
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Certain countries like South Africa require yellow fever vaccine if you spend time in other countries on their list, so you have to maybe watch that. Besides that, no big deal.
I got a Yellow Fever vaccine around Jan/Feb of 2020 for a Kenya trip in late March that (of course) COVID ruined. Son a bitch cost about $300. Hoping to make that trip up later this year.
Posted on 4/29/21 at 4:30 pm to Globetrotter747
I've been vaccinated twice for typhoid. Second time trip got canceled so I know the pain.
I'm just glad I finally stopped being so transient my shot records are in one place now. Probably got a few shots multiple times.
This post was edited on 4/29/21 at 4:31 pm
Posted on 4/30/21 at 9:23 am to S
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When you went to africa did you have to take any medical precautions?
I wasn't required to take anything but did take Hep A and updated my tetanus (but that was due anyway).
I did get a script for malaria meds and filled it but ended up not taking it.
This post was edited on 4/30/21 at 9:25 am
Posted on 4/30/21 at 9:32 am to tiger91
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Testing was offered mail in I think for United - $119 per test. Family of 5 flying and that all adds up.
For a domestic flight? Booked United to DC yesterday without any proof of vaccination
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