I’m here and it was all stress free

Tobi Hughes·
Madeira News

So I have made if to the UK, and a first selfie with my very untidy Nieces, and all went much better than expected.

Checking in seemed to be the only main problem in Madeira, it was pretty slow, the main reason was the locator form, and people having everything in their phones and fumbling about trying to find everything.

They cone down the line to make sure you have filled in your locator form, and also to show the proof of your negative Antigen test for entering the UK.

Had had everything printed off and it’s wise and a much quicker and faster way of showing everything.

The main problem with the locator form is that it asks for a seat number and this happened to me. I couldnt check-in online as BA says its because I upgraded my flight, so I had no seat number, but I acually called BA yesterday and sorted this out and they gave me a seat number, to much stress, and I wanted everything filled in and printed off.

The woman in front of me at the check-in, had not got a seat number so they were trying to get her to fill it and and said you can enter jyst any seat number…. Seems a bit stupid as I thought they needed the seat number in case someone has covid that was on the flight, and might have been sitting near you.

So that was the main delay, the flight took off a liutle early and was a great flight, and landed about 40 mins early.

I was dreading Heathrow especially as its the last day if people returning from Portugal, but I guess most in London would have gone to Gatwick. Heathrow was empty, through security in 3 minutes, they asked for my proof of PCR test for day two, but that was it.

Collected my cases which took about 25 mins, and went up to departures and my brother pulled up within a minute, so it was very very smooth, and a great experience.

So I pray for a quick easy return, and no more cancellations later this month. I need to get a PCR Test to return, I thought I can use one of the ones my brother has at home, but they are NHS ones, and I don’t think they are fit to fly. So where are peopke getting their tests….?

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22 Responses

    1. Hi toby good you made it..and yes I would have done the same re printing vital documents ready to hand if onebis bot so nimble fingered when gking through smart phone etc.
      I relation to getting pcr test with 72hrs..as i believe thisnis the case with easyjet. My daughter flying out end of the week and and looking at the providers on easyjet website decided to go with express test which would be nearer to north london although gatwick Heathrow on but just want to get it done via drive through..fingers cross should be straightforward…watch this space.

  2. Untidy Nieces?? Tobi, this is clearly a case of the pot calling the kettle black! These two beautiful young ladies look like they are full of life. Seems to run in the family.

  5. Pleased to got a good flight Re PCR Tests around where we live a few Independant Pharmacies are doing Full PCR Tests for travel at varying costs Chrcm out near to where you are staying

  7. Boots do a home Fit to Fly PCR test for £65. Order the kit, register it online once you taken the test and ensure the date and time you enter online is within the 72 hours of arriving in Madeira. Then post it in the pre-paid bag in a Royal Mail priority post box. You’ll be notified by email the following day they have received it and all being well the result will come through, together with a downloadable certificate by the end of play that day or the following day.
    You then need to upload a copy of the PDF to your Madeirasafe prior to departing the U.K. and hit the QR box to create a QR code.
    You’ll need to show a copy of the PCR certificate and QR code at your U.K. airport of departure.

    Good luck.

  9. Collinsons, government recognised test centres. Locations Listed on their website.
    One nearest Gatwick is in the APH parking site.
    20 % discount if you are flying with Easyjet.
    Drive in, lots of testing stations. Result certificate emailed to me in less than 24 hours.

  11. Hi Tobi, printing everything off is a good idea but not always feasible unless you have access to a pc with printer. The only Internet cafe that I know of is the small one opposite Liceu Jaime Moniz.

    1. Maurice, a lot of hotels have also internet and printing faclities, for free.

  12. Very pleased to hear it went so smoothly Tobi?
    Christina

  14. Glad you arrived safely and relatively hassle free, I hope the return journey is just as easy. Our flight to Madeira was cancelled on the 17th so we’re flying on the 21st now (we hope).

    1. Steve, there is talk that the June 21st opening up date may be put back two weeks. Basically they want everyone to stay in the UK and spend their spondoolies there.

      1. Maurice, you are flattering our Government by assuming they are capable of the thought process necessary to formulate a plan. Every day a different throw away remark by a different Minister, all phased in such a way as to be as confusing as possible and with enough wriggle room to tell us, we got it wrong.

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