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Don't worry about it. Use it if you want, no one is gonna want to police that. As of Saturday, no masks in public in Spain unless it's crowded or you are indoors
I had two cancellations...Americ Air told me Spain only accepta flights from certain cities. Charlotte wasn't one of them so I got nixed and rebooked. Weird year
I was concerned as well as I only have a 2 hr layover in Madrid. There are plenty of spots there for testing cheap if you have time.
I bought the Binax 6 pack home test that is associated with an app and requires an online we visit to ensure proper testing. $150. It links with your airline...
I can't see the link, but make sure it is not a 'send off' and that the results are somehow linked to your account like the Binax. The article referenced above states the cheaper tests may not be CDC approved for travel, just for inhome personal use...
Downloaded and started app, no problem. It is just tricky to fill out b/c every blank must be filled [like apt number, even if you don't live in an apt.]
CDC: PCR or Ag
I think the issue is the 2pack version doesn't have the Navica mobile app authenticator. It seems just for personal info at home, not as formal as needed for border crossing. Same test though.
Note: it is advertised on American Airlines site for int'l travellers returning to USA.
https://www.citymarket.com/p/abbott-binaxnow-covid-19-antigen-self-test-kit/0081187701140
$24 for 2 tests. Take with you to Spain, best to ship to destination. ?heat sensitive.
Seems to be same Binax test offered by American Airlines for $150 [6 pack]. But states on eMed that it's not...
Update. Just spoke with American Airlines as my trip has now been cancelled/rebooked twice and an third time with *no* notice of major change. Yikes. I am flying Denver-Madrid in late June.
1- Spain is now only allowing USA entry from certain cities. I was bumped out of Charlotte and now...
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