My brother is taking his dc’s to Lanzarote on Friday. His eldest is 18 and has his Covid pass but his 14yo doesn’t as they’re not currently available even though 14yo has been double jabbed as he’s clinically vulnerable.
Dbro is very pig headed and once he gets an idea that he’s right about something he will absolutely not listen to any other POV. He thinks that as 14yo is double jabbed he won’t need to take a PCR as he has the appointment card showing his vaccine dates and the airport staff can look them up if they’re bothered about it. The card very clearly states that it isn’t proof of vaccination. I asked wouldn’t it be best to book a PCR to be on the safe side and he said that he’s not paying £100 for a test when he shouldn’t have to, the airport staff won’t care about him getting on the plane as it’s Spain that are the ones that have the rules, not UK and once he’s there they’re hardly going to deport him. Once they do get there if they really kick off he’s said he’ll get a PCR (I don’t know why he thinks this will be an option) and he’s taking a box of lateral flow tests so he can prove to anyone that asked that 14yo is negative.
I’m friends with brother’s ex wife and she’s tearing her hair out because he simply won’t listen. She’s sent him the link with all the rules where it clearly states how they are being relaxed for half term but a PCR is still required. He thinks she’s just trying to ruin his holiday and stop 14yo having a nice, relaxing time with his dad. I’ve tried to speak to him too and he just thinks I’m being ridiculous. His poor ds has been through so much over the last couple of years and the thought of him travelling 4 hours to the airport only to have to turn round and come home again, almost certainly after his dad kicks up a fuss and causes a huge scene is heartbreaking 💔.
Is there any chance brother could be right? Has anyone’s 14yo managed to go to Spain without a PCR and vague “proof” of being double vaccinated?