Global Travel Management | Business Travel Specialists

British Airways has announced customers can order discounted global antigen tests from Government-approved COVID-19 testing provider, Qured, at an exclusive price of £33.

The convenient rapid test kits are can be ordered to any UK address. Customers can take the kits, which are designed to be portable, with them abroad, in preparation for their return journey to the UK.

The test is remotely administered by a professional health advisor over a scheduled video call. The health advisor will guide the customer through taking a nose and throat swab and processing the sample. Verified results are available after twenty minutes, and the customer can download a ‘fit to fly’ certificate if the test is negative.

British Airways’ CEO Sean Doyle, said:

As we look forward and prepare for a safe return to travel, we remain focused on finding and offering the most convenient and affordable testing options for our customers.
Our teams were pleased to discover Qured, a unique new option which removes uncertainty and unnecessary expense for customers who may be concerned about sourcing a pre-departure test while away from home.

Qured’s CEO Alex Templeton, said:

Our accessible rapid testing service takes the hassle out of finding a test abroad. As a trusted healthcare provider we look forward to delivering an exceptional patient experience to British Airways’ customers and to working with them on a safe return to travel.

To find out more information on Qured, and all the other testing options and discounts available, customers can visit British Airways’ testing page on ba.com.

Rapid Covid-19 tests use a diagnostic lateral flow device to confirm the presence or absence of the virus. Qured’s rapid tests use a nose and/or throat swab to transfer the sample onto a lateral flow cassette. The lateral flow devices Qured uses have all been independently validated by Public Health England.

What is the Qured lateral flow test process?

Once a test is purchased, the customer will receive the test kit via next-day delivery.
Customers will be sent a unique link to sign up and book their virtual clinic slot.
Prior to the virtual appointment the patient will receive a link to access Qured’s secure video consultation platform. They will then be asked to enter their name.
The customer will enter the virtual waiting room and an expert health advisor will start the call at their chosen time.
The customer is then guided through the test procedure and the whole process takes around 10 minutes.
Result is available 20 minutes after the customer has completed the test. They will then email a photo of their ID and the LFD to Qured for verification.
The customer is notified via text and email that their test result is available, and if negative, they can download a ‘fit to fly’ certificate to be presented at the airport or uploaded to the VeriFly app.

Global Travel Management clients can benefit from a range of products and services sourced and made available on their behalf by the team at GTM. Many of these come with exclusive discounts.

Whether you are looking for pre-flight testing and negative Covid-19 certificates, flight-specific personal PPE products or a secure means of tracking, tracing and relocating lost baggage, there is a range of products and services available with exclusive discounts for GTM clients.

This page is updated with new products and services on a regular basis, so please bookmark and check back regularly.

The Gate 8 Multi-trip Hygiene Kit comprises a washbag, facemasks, hand sanitiser, medical gloves and disinfecting wipes.

**The Gate 8 Multi-trip Hygiene Kit** comes in a TSA-approved washbag and includes face coverings and masks, hand sanitiser, gloves and wipes.

Washbag – TSA approved
Washable face covering – double layer
5 disposable face masks – non-woven, with latex-free elasticated loops
30ml hand sanitiser – alcohol content 70%
2 pairs of gloves – vinyl, en455.1.2.3 certified
Disinfecting wipes – 75% alcohol

GTM clients benefit from a 20% discount on the Multi-trip Hygiene Pack.

For more information, and to purchase packs, please click here and use discount code GTM.

For the Gate 8 Multi-Trip Hygiene Kit, use discount code “GTM”

There is a growing list of countries which require passengers to present a certificate confirming a negative Covid-19 test prior to arrival.

GTM has relationships with two suppliers, DiamondAir and Confirm Testing. Both organisations can test passengers pre-flight and provide negative test certificates by email, paving the way for unhindered progress through the airport and on to their destination country.

DiamondAir

The customer is tested in person, choosing to be tested either at Heathrow Airport or at one of Diamond Air’s London facilities in Mayfair or Enfield. The result of the PCR swab test is provided within 4-24 hours.

Customers can choose from several levels of service, including:

Test – this is a straightforward test, with results emailed to the customer
Test and rest – this comprises a test and overnight hotel accommodation
Test and destress – a test, plus departure/arrival meet and assist service including car transfer to/from the test clinic/airport

For more details about DiamondAir testing, how the process works and to access the exclusive rates available to GTM clients, contact your GTM Account Manager.

Confirm Testing

The customer orders a test to be sent to their home address at least five days prior to departure by Royal Mail Tracked 24 hour delivery. The test can be stored at home until it is required. The customer follows the test instructions, takes the test sample and returns it using the Royal Mail Tracked 24 hour label and packaging, putting them into a designated priority post box.

The test sample is analysed and results provided to the customer in time for the flight.

For more information about the Confirm Testing service, click here. And for the FAQs, click here.

For the Confirm Testing PCR tests and negative test certificates, use the discount code GTMCT10.

At Global Travel Management, we take care of business trips. That doesn’t just mean taking care of your travel bookings. We can also help you look after your possessions.

***HomingPINs*** *can be attached to luggage and valuable possessions, so that owners can quickly retrieve them if the items are lost.*

That’s why we’re recommending HomingPIN luggage tags and asset labels from HomingPIN.com, the world’s first global lost property recovery system. HomingPIN is integrated into 2,800 airports, and it also works on airlines, trains, taxis, ships, buses everywhere.

Simply purchase a pack of HomingPINs, activate them, then attach the activated loops to bags (or with optional keyring to keys) and asset labels to your mobile phones, cameras, laptops, wallets, passports, bikes etc. and you will travel knowing that your important possessions are traceable through the HomingPIN service.

To use HomingPIN, first set up your account, here and use the discount code GTM20 when purchasing HomingPIN luggage tags and stickers for valuable items.