Airlines offering discounted Covid-19 tests

While vaccines are being rolled out across the world, you may still need to present a negative Covid-19 test should you wish to leave the UK for either work or leisure. Airlines have partnered with a range of testing providers to offer discounts on Covid-19 tests when you fly with them. These include pre-departure PCR or antigen tests, Day 2 and Day 8 PCR tests for green and amber countries, and Test to Release options (see page 56 for more information on all of these). There are links to the providers’ websites when you book with an airline – reservation details or flight numbers may be required at checkout. The offers listed here were valid as we went to press.

AMERICAN AIRLINES

The carrier has partnered with provider Qured to offer lateral flow antigen tests with supervised video calls for UK customers travelling on flights to the US. You can also carry the kits abroad in preparation for your return journey to the UK. Read our review of three different Qured services at businesstraveller.com/ tried-and-tested; see also page 60. Buy: Use code AATRAVEL15. Rapid antigen test £33. aa.com

BRITISH AIRWAYS

BA offers home tests from Chronomics, Citydoc (also offers in-clinic tests), Eurofins, Halo, Let’s Get Checked (for the US only), Medicspot, Qured and Randox. Collinson and Express Test provide airport services, and Wren Healthcare provides home visits or in-clinic appointments. Chronomics: Use discount code BRITISHAIRWAYS17. Test to Release £99. CityDoc: Use code BA35. Pre-departure PCR/Test to Release £125; Day 2 PCR test £60; Day 2 and Day 8 PCR £120. Collinson: Use code BA20OFF. Pre-departure PCR/Day 2 PCR £66; Day 2 and Day 8 PCR £132; Test to Release £76. Eurofins: Discount automatically applied. Pre-departure PCR £40.41. Express Test: Use discount code BRITISHAIRWAYS04. Pre-departure PCR test £57; Day 2 PCR/Test to Release £66; Day 2 and Day 8 PCR £124. Halo: Use discount code BRITISHAIRWAYSHALO. Pre-departure PCR/Day 2/ Test to Release £76.76; Day 2 and Day 8 PCR £149.52. Let’s Get Checked: Use code BRITISHAIRWAYS UK. Pre-departure PCR test £69.30. Medicspot: Use code BA. Pre-departure PCR/Test to Release £84.15; Day 2 PCR £109.65; Day 2 and 8 PCR £186.15.

Qured: Use code BATRAVEL15. Pre-departure antigen £33; pre-departure PCR/Day 2 PCR £84; Day 2 and Day 8 PCR £178.50.

Randox: Use discount code BritishAirways43. Pre-departure PCR/Day 2 PCR/ Test to Release £43; Day 2 and Day 8 PCR £86.

Wren Healthcare: Discount automatically applied. In-clinic pre-departure PCR/Day 2 PCR/ Test to Release £99; home visit pre-departure PCR £129; Day 2 and Day 8 PCR £190. ba.com

EASYJET

The low-cost carrier has teamed up with Randox and Collinson for pre-departure PCR testing.

Randox: Use code easyJet2021. Pre-departure PCR/Day 2 PCR/ Test to Release £43; Day 2 and Day 8 PCR £86.

Collinson: Use discount code EASY20OFF. Pre-departure PCR/ Green Arrivals PCR £66; pre-departure antigen/antibody £32; pre-departure LAMP test £68; Amber Arrivals PCR £132; Test to Release £76. easyjet.com

IBERIA

The Spanish flag carrier is offering preferential rates on tests for UK customers via the following providers.

Melio: Discount automatically applied when you visit via the Iberia website. Pre-departure PCR test £110.

Express Test: Pre-departure PCR test £80 at London Heathrow, Birmingham, Edinburgh (£60 at Gatwick); Test to Release (Gatwick and Heathrow) £99.

Medicspot: Use code IBERIA. Pre-departure PCR/Test to Release £129; Day 2 and Day 8 PCR £219.

Randox: Use code IBERIA25 for pre-departure PCR; £60. Use code IBERIADY2DY8 for Day 2 and Day 8 PCR; £86.

Halo: Use discount code IBERIA. Pre-departure PCR/Day 2 PCR/ Test to Release £74.76; Day 2 and Day 8 PCR £133.56. iberia.com

RYANAIR

The budget airline has joined forces with Randox to offer UK flyers 50 per cent off PCR test kits.

Buy: Use code FLYRYANAIR. Pre-departure PCR £43; Day 2 and Day 8 PCR £86; Green Travel Pack (pre-departure PCR and Day 2 PCR) £86; Amber Travel Pack (pre-departure PCR and Day 2 and Day 8 PCR) £129. ryanair.com

TUI

The tour operator has secured discounted tests from providers Chronomics, Klarity, Screen4 and Randox. Once you have booked your trip you will be able to access a link to discounts with Klarity and Screen4 via “Manage my Booking” or your booking confirmation email.

Chronomics: Green Package (pre-return antigen and Day 2 PCR) £20, or £60 with a pre-departure PCR. Amber Package (pre-return antigen test and Day 2 and Day 8 PCR) £50, or £90 with a pre-departure PCR.

Klarity: Home PCR and antigen tests with a video consultation from £39.85.

Screen4: Pre-departure PCR £60 (£85 in-clinic). Day 2 and Day 8 PCR £120 (£170 in-clinic). Test to Release £65 (£85 in-clinic).

Randox: Use code TUI2021 for pre-departure PCR/Day 2 PCR/ Test to Release; £43. Use code TUI2021d2d8 for Day 2 and Day 8 PCR package; £86. tui.co.uk

VIRGIN ATLANTIC

Virgin Atlantic has partnered with provider Prenetics to offer at-home packages. A dedicated microsite helps customers to navigate the testing requirements required for their destination and allows them either to order an individual test (lateral flow antigen or PCR) or a bundle that can be tailored to their trip. You can amend the bundle if the country changes from green to amber or vice-versa.

Buy: Pre-departure PCR £55. Rapid antigen test £26. Round-trip bundles: pre-departure antigen, pre-return antigen and Day 2 PCR £130 (£179 including Day 8 PCR). The PCR and Green Arrivals bundle (£152) includes a pre-departure PCR, pre-return antigen and Day 2 PCR test (£211 including Day 8 PCR). virginatlantic.com

WIZZ AIR

The low-cost carrier has secured discounted home test kits from Randox.

Buy: Use code WIZZ90. Pre-departure PCR/Day 2 PCR/ Test to Release £45. wizzair.com