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UNITED AIRLINES TO RAPID TEST PASSENGERS FOR SARS-COV-2 FREE OF CHARGE

• https://wearechange.org by AJ Nelson

United announced Thursday morning that from Nov. 16 to Dec. 11, "rapid tests to every passenger over two years old and crew members onboard select flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to London Heathrow (LHR), free of charge."

So here's the kicker, anyone who refuses to be tested "will be placed on another flight," read the press release.

"We believe the ability to provide fast, same-day COVID-19 testing will play a vital role in safely reopening travel around the world and navigating quarantines and travel restrictions, particularly to key international destinations like London," said Toby Enqvist, chief customer officer for United.

Enqvist continued: "Through this pilot program, we'll guarantee that everyone* onboard has tested negative for COVID-19, adding another element to our layered approach to safety. United will continue to lead on testing, while at the same time exploring new solutions that contribute to the safest travel experience possible."

United has required all passengers to wear masks, disinfected airplanes and cabins between flights, and upgraded planes' air filtration systems with hospital-grade HEPA filters, resulting in lower probabilities of spreading and contracting the virus, even on a packed flight.


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