Tomchick1970 Posted October 17, 2021 #1 Share Posted October 17, 2021 If anyone has first hand experience that they can share with using Switchealth at Pearson Airport for their covid 19 test prior to their flight I would love to hear. I'm a little nervous going to the airport hrs before my departure without a covid test done. I need to take a test the day we depart from Pearson for our cruise, as we are spending a couple of days in Fort Lauderdale and only want to do one test for travel and cruise. Please let me know. Thanks Karen 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted October 17, 2021 #2 Share Posted October 17, 2021 What time does your flight leave? Would it be feasible to get tested at a Shoppers Drug Mart before heading to the airport? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVgirl Posted October 17, 2021 #3 Share Posted October 17, 2021 It looks like some Wal-Mart stores are testing too. It was mentioned in another thread. Not sure how to add a link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginnyfyr Posted October 17, 2021 #4 Share Posted October 17, 2021 We got our antigen tests through http://www.medionerx.com/test-covid/ They have tons of locations all over Ontario. $40, results in 15 minutes, and they're giving Air Canada guests 10% off right now! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcell Posted October 17, 2021 #5 Share Posted October 17, 2021 if your are flying after Nov 8th, no more test for travel to US, only the PCR on return. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewhip Posted October 17, 2021 #6 Share Posted October 17, 2021 I have been looking for info to indicate no testing would be required for air travel for our cruise in January. Where can I access this info? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcell Posted October 17, 2021 #7 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Ah, forgot that the cruise wants the test, so I guess we still have to take a test 48hrs before unless that changes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_e_short Posted October 17, 2021 #8 Share Posted October 17, 2021 6 hours ago, xcell said: if your are flying after Nov 8th, no more test for travel to US, only the PCR on return. Can you post a link for that information? According to what I read and heard you still need an antigen test to FLY into the states. It's only if you DRIVE across the border that an antigen test is not required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_e_short Posted October 17, 2021 #9 Share Posted October 17, 2021 3 hours ago, thewhip said: I have been looking for info to indicate no testing would be required for air travel for our cruise in January. Where can I access this info? Thanks. You need an antigen test for air travel to the U.S. within 3 days and an antigen test for a cruise within 2 days. So you need to decide if you want to try to find a place to test in the U.S. before you board your cruise OR get a test in Canada before you leave. Here's a link to an article that explains the rules https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/us-canada-border-november-8-1.6212093 Air travellers will need to show proof of vaccination on arrival in the U.S. but will still need to show a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of boarding their flight. Non-essential travellers crossing at a land border will be required to show proof of vaccination or attest to their vaccination status upon request by a border agent — but unlike air travellers they will face no requirement to show a negative COVID-19 test." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcell Posted October 17, 2021 #10 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Sorry my mistake -- thought when they were eliminating the antigen test, it was for everything... thanks for clarifying. I hope things change... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_e_short Posted October 17, 2021 #11 Share Posted October 17, 2021 1 minute ago, xcell said: Sorry my mistake -- thought when they were eliminating the antigen test, it was for everything... thanks for clarifying. I hope things change... I agree. I mean it makes sense as it's safer to drive across the border then fly but still. Hopefully by Christmas holidays they will drop some of the testing requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomchick1970 Posted October 17, 2021 Author #12 Share Posted October 17, 2021 11 hours ago, Fouremco said: What time does your flight leave? Would it be feasible to get tested at a Shoppers Drug Mart before heading to the airport? My flight is at 9:40am so I can’t go to Walmart or SDM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_e_short Posted October 17, 2021 #13 Share Posted October 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, Tomchick1970 said: My flight is at 9:40am so I can’t go to Walmart or SDM I just re read your posts and you said "a couple of days". You know you need an antigen test 2 days before you board your cruise right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomchick1970 Posted October 17, 2021 Author #14 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Just now, K_e_short said: I just re read your posts and you said "a couple of days". You know you need an antigen test 2 days before you board your cruise right? Correct. I can test on Wednesday morning prior to our flight and our test will still be good to use for our cruise on Friday. I would love to hear from someone who has used Switchhealth services at Pearson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted October 17, 2021 #15 Share Posted October 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Tomchick1970 said: My flight is at 9:40am so I can’t go to Walmart or SDM Too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare broberts Posted October 17, 2021 #16 Share Posted October 17, 2021 6 hours ago, Tomchick1970 said: My flight is at 9:40am so I can’t go to Walmart or SDM Shoppers has a few 24hr locations. Perhaps one of those would work for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted October 17, 2021 #17 Share Posted October 17, 2021 1 hour ago, broberts said: Shoppers has a few 24hr locations. Perhaps one of those would work for you. I thought about that, but all of our local SDM stores that were open 24/7 have closed at midnight and not opened until 8:00 AM, ever since the pandemic started. I assumed that was an SDM Canada-wide interim policy, but maybe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomchick1970 Posted October 17, 2021 Author #18 Share Posted October 17, 2021 29 minutes ago, Fouremco said: I thought about that, but all of our local SDM stores that were open 24/7 have closed at midnight and not opened until 8:00 AM, ever since the pandemic started. I assumed that was an SDM Canada-wide interim policy, but maybe not. I sent an email to a SDM in Oakville as they have posted 24 hrs. They replied with a link to book online COVID tests. All the hrs listed where between 8am-5pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porkpi Posted October 17, 2021 #19 Share Posted October 17, 2021 What date are you flying out? We are flying to FLL on a Thursday and cruising on Saturday. We booked our tests at the airport as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted October 17, 2021 #20 Share Posted October 17, 2021 14 minutes ago, Tomchick1970 said: I sent an email to a SDM in Oakville as they have posted 24 hrs. They replied with a link to book online COVID tests. All the hrs listed where between 8am-5pm. Looks like Switchhealth is your only choice. I wonder if the lack of replies to your question is because no one else on CC has used it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomchick1970 Posted October 17, 2021 Author #21 Share Posted October 17, 2021 9 minutes ago, Porkpi said: What date are you flying out? We are flying to FLL on a Thursday and cruising on Saturday. We booked our tests at the airport as well. We fly Nov 17 and our cruise on Nov 19. What date do you leave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertaCruisers Posted October 17, 2021 #22 Share Posted October 17, 2021 21 hours ago, Tomchick1970 said: If anyone has first hand experience that they can share with using Switchealth at Pearson Airport for their covid 19 test prior to their flight I would love to hear. I'm a little nervous going to the airport hrs before my departure without a covid test done. I need to take a test the day we depart from Pearson for our cruise, as we are spending a couple of days in Fort Lauderdale and only want to do one test for travel and cruise. Please let me know. Thanks Karen A man named Russ used Switch at the airport before flights and a Royal cruise this summer. Second page of the below. I remember him posting more details somewhere if you search his posts. Due to flight times and the drive, I believe it was the only option that worked for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomchick1970 Posted October 17, 2021 Author #23 Share Posted October 17, 2021 10 minutes ago, Fouremco said: Looks like Switchhealth is your only choice. I wonder if the lack of replies to your question is because no one else on CC has used it yet. Yeah does seem like to many have used. I guess I’ll have to report back with my own experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomchick1970 Posted October 17, 2021 Author #24 Share Posted October 17, 2021 12 minutes ago, AlbertaCruisers said: A man named Russ used Switch at the airport before flights and a Royal cruise this summer. Second page of the below. I remember him posting more details somewhere if you search his posts. Due to flight times and the drive, I believe it was the only option that worked for him. Thanks. I’ve sent Russ a message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porkpi Posted October 17, 2021 #25 Share Posted October 17, 2021 15 minutes ago, Tomchick1970 said: We fly Nov 17 and our cruise on Nov 19. What date do you leave? We leave on Dec 2 and board the Apex on the 4th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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