PCR testing provider Randox is now offering discounted tests to travellers. It is offering a £60 PCR test, which is significantly cheaper than many current options which top £100.
In a statement, Random said: “In order to achieve the £60 price, which is limited to those undertaking international travel, purchasers will need to apply a discount code which can initially be obtained from airlines when booking travel.”
Rory Boland, Editor of Which? Travel said: “While it is of course good news to see a test provider reduce its costs, it’s unhelpful that this comes with strings attached in that passengers may have to book with certain airlines. More oversight of testing costs across the board is needed to ensure that testing is affordable to all who need or want to travel abroad, whoever they want to book with.
“The government should look at ways it can work with test providers to reduce the cost of mandatory testing, as many other countries have, to ensure that when international travel resumes, it is safe and affordable for all.”
Randox MD, Dr Peter FitzGerald said: “We can see the pressures faced by the both the travel industry and the general public and are committed to effective and economical testing.”
