What's the best flight to avoid this chest x ray rubbish

[patrickm1978]

My wife Rotsen got her visa approved today so it should arrive sometime next week ' what i was wondering was about flight
I want to avoid heathrow so what airport would they not ask for x rays and what would be the best place to site to get a good airfare

[irishman12]

Hi patrick -not the correct forum but anyways -i have been heathrow 2 times and never saw any chest xray -not sure what the concern is? u can fly from gatwick or manchester -what do you consider good fare? start looking on skyscanner.net and then check airline websites too -nearer the travel date -flights are usually expensive.

[raynaputi]

I'm not really sure, but according to some of the members, Heathrow asks for xray..I arrived via Manchester and no xray was asked from me.

[grahamw48]

Manchester should be handy for you....about 50 quid extra over flying to Heathrow, but of course swings and roundabouts depending on where you live.

My ex originally came into Heathrow and was asked to have an X-Ray done there, but really no problem and took about 10 minutes.

Obviously getting through one of the regional airports will also be a lot quicker at the moment, which I'm sure is just as much a concern for you both.

I used Etihad (Manchester) in February....cheap and no complaints.

[Iani]

Well I've nearly always flown into Manchester, and I've not seen any xray. If anything, it's all very relaxed clearing customs there

[lastlid]

I still maintain that they should be challenged on this if asked. But I appreciate that there is too much at stake if it backfires.....but I was going to do that if my wife was asked, as I travelled with her through UK immigration.


At the bottom of this linked page:

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/vi...nfo/applying/#

No such requirement for her when we arrived at Manchester though. Just a few questions and then a stamp and then straight on through.

[lastlid]

I used Etihad (Manchester) in February....cheap and no complaints.

Patrick. Etihad are good. You can get a good connection to Belfast from Manchester.

[tone]

My Wife wasnt asked for the chest x-ray coming through Heathrow last year (august) even though she had it with her!
Seems to be a bit hit and miss this one, I would expect with the ridiculous delays at the border you will want to come through a smaller airport?
Tone

[Rosie1958]

Patrick, I have to disagree that the requirement for a chest x-ray is rubbish. If there was an open door policy without any health screening of those arriving from countries that do have particular health risks, we could be open to widespread transmission of infection. Yes, it is a pain in the neck but there is a reason behind it since I understand that TB is a problem in Philippines.

My sister-in-law and nephew were both asked for chest xrays on arrival at Healthrow airport. They didn't have them with them and were therefore asked to have them done at our local hospital.

[grahamw48]

I agree Rosie.

What is even more worrying is what are we all breathing on the plane, now that they've cut down on the fresh air circulation since smoking was banned.

[Doc Alan]

Inconsistencies by immigration officers at different UK airports as to whether a chest X Ray ( CXR ) is required may understandably be an additional “ stressor “, but it is not “ rubbish “ . Here is what I have already said about chest X Rays :-
The CXR can’t be used on its own to either give a clean bill of health or make a specific diagnosis. It gives images of lungs, heart, chest wall, and bones of spine. It may help diagnose conditions such as :-
• Pneumonia ( meaning lung inflammation, which may be lobar – affecting 1 or more lobes ; or bronchopneumonia – more patchy, affecting small air passages. Bacterial pneumonia can be either tuberculous or due to other “ bugs “. It can also be viral or fungal. )
• Chronic bronchitis and emphysema
• Lung cancer
• Heart failure or other conditions
• Other illnesses
Benefits :
• Relatively cheap, widely available, rapidly performed
• One of the lowest radiation exposure medical examinations
• If needed, the image(s) can be sent online to experts anywhere ( teleradiology )
Disadvantages :
• Minimise radiation by using modern “ focussed “ systems ; avoid if pregnant
• “ Normal “ CXR doesn’t rule out all conditions, such as small cancers or blood clots ( embolism ). There are other imaging methods available such as CT scan.
Whether or not you’re required to show your CXR(s) at immigration, they MUST be kept:
• They are used to compare with more recent CXRs – this helps monitor changes and treatment.
Tuberculosis mainly affects the lungs but can involve other parts of the body.
• Diagnosis doesn’t just depend on CXR. Persistent cough, weight loss and night sweats are typical. Sputum examination and culture are required. Treatment involves more than one drug type, for 6 months – drug resistance is a problem.
• Although much commoner in the Philippines ( estimates between 75-100 deaths/day ), several thousand new cases are diagnosed every year in UK ( prisoners, homeless, alcoholics and drug addicts especially ).
I really hope this will give you some insight !

[juvyjones28]

Inconsistencies by immigration officers at different UK airports as to whether a chest X Ray ( CXR ) is required may understandably be an additional “ stressor “, but it is not “ rubbish “ . Here is what I have already said about chest X Rays :-
The CXR can’t be used on its own to either give a clean bill of health or make a specific diagnosis. It gives images of lungs, heart, chest wall, and bones of spine. It may help diagnose conditions such as :-
• Pneumonia ( meaning lung inflammation, which may be lobar – affecting 1 or more lobes ; or bronchopneumonia – more patchy, affecting small air passages. Bacterial pneumonia can be either tuberculous or due to other “ bugs “. It can also be viral or fungal. )
• Chronic bronchitis and emphysema
• Lung cancer
• Heart failure or other conditions
• Other illnesses
Benefits :
• Relatively cheap, widely available, rapidly performed
• One of the lowest radiation exposure medical examinations
• If needed, the image(s) can be sent online to experts anywhere ( teleradiology )
Disadvantages :
• Minimise radiation by using modern “ focussed “ systems ; avoid if pregnant
• “ Normal “ CXR doesn’t rule out all conditions, such as small cancers or blood clots ( embolism ). There are other imaging methods available such as CT scan.
Whether or not you’re required to show your CXR(s) at immigration, they MUST be kept:
• They are used to compare with more recent CXRs – this helps monitor changes and treatment.
Tuberculosis mainly affects the lungs but can involve other parts of the body.
• Diagnosis doesn’t just depend on CXR. Persistent cough, weight loss and night sweats are typical. Sputum examination and culture are required. Treatment involves more than one drug type, for 6 months – drug resistance is a problem.
• Although much commoner in the Philippines ( estimates between 75-100 deaths/day ), several thousand new cases are diagnosed every year in UK ( prisoners, homeless, alcoholics and drug addicts especially ).
I really hope this will give you some insight !

[John_10]

Congrats