nrr

From info online LGA is giving FREE tests. JFK will "soon" have free tests also.
I don't understand the "negative test to board the aircraft" statement.

ISTFlyer

I was mentioning the COVID test requirement before boarding a flight to the New York state.
Airlines are now obliged to check COVID certificates on flights to NYS before boarding passengers.

nrr

But from other notes in various threads one can still opt for 14 day quarantine in lieu of the 2 covid tests route--so I don't believe airlines can ban flyers.

ISTFlyer

Airlines won't ban passengers, would deny boarding
This is from Cuomo's speech:

nrr

(1)https://www.bizjournals.com/albany/n...ing-rules.html there is a flow chart showing "all" cases--14 day quarantine is always an option.
(2)https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/gov...ndatory-14-day [from the official NYS page]--again 14 day quarantine in lieu of the 2 tests route is noted.

stimpy

According to foreign airlines flying into JFK....

• Passengers may be fined $50 USD if not wearing a mask or face covering in New York and New Jersey state airports.
• Passengers who have travelled outside the state of New York for more than 24 hours must hold a negative Covid-19 certificate issued within 72 hours from departure, due to the outbreak of Covid-19. Passenger must quarantine for a minimum of 3 days and seek a second diagnostic test on day 4. If a negative result is received, the passenger is allowed to exit quarantine. If the passenger chooses to not undergo the second diagnostic test, they must quarantine for 14 days.
  
• Passengers are required to complete a Travel Declaration Form on arrival in New York State, due to the outbreak of Covid-19.
  
  The form can be completed online here: https://forms.ny.gov/s3/Welcome-to-N...er-Health-Form.
  

nrr

In the FT thread the "new" NYS travel rules are discussed
NY Quarantine - it's all changing!! [Test Out option as of Nov 4, 2020]
Two questions: if you've been away for less than 24 hours, you still must complete the form but are exempt from testing--how do they verify when you left, particularly if you've flown with different carriers? How do they factor in crossing the intl. dateline? [In the east direction, you arrive before you left.

asdf098

Do you have a source for the above guidelines (e.g. which foreign airline listed those requirements)? In particular I'm questioning the bolded part as I don't believe a negative COVID test result is required within 72 hours prior to arrival. Rather, based on the official NYS guidance, my interpretation is you just need to have taken a test, and it is OK for it to be pending at the moment you arrive in NY. You can then exit quarantine once the results from the pre-travel test, and the test you take on day 4, come back negative. I cited some sources in my post on this in this other thread (including the official DOH guidance, the executive order, and the health screening form)...

I think it is quite a meaningful distinction as rapid-testing and quick turnaround PCR testing is not readily available in many states/countries. If some airlines are requiring a negative test result prior to boarding, that would be unfairly restrictive and seemingly going against official guidance.

stimpy

https://www.traveldoc.aero/

It's not as authoritative as the NY Governors order, but it is what many airlines follow. I have a flight to JFK coming up in a few weeks. I'll find out for myself.

nrr

States can't prevent travel between other states, but once you arrive a given state can restrict your motion within its border.
Foreign travel to the US should be under Federal guidelines.

cmd320

I can’t speak for AA, but I arrived on B6 yesterday for an overnight layover. I filled out the NYS health form before desperate (with no test at all) and was given the all clear/no need to quarantine notification. Upon arrival at T5, there were individuals dressed in military uniforms (assuming national guard) at the exit of one of the T5 wings handing out quarantine info sheets. Because I had an email with a green check mark (no quarantine required) I was able to bypass those personnel and not fill out the form.

It seems like if you’re only transferring or overnighting to connect to another flight outside NY, you do not need to quarantine. If anyone has any further questions on this feel free to ask as I just went through it last night.

FlyingEgghead

So I assume the form asked how long you planned to be in NYS, and that was the trigger for no quarantine? Or was there something else that may have made the difference? I'm trying to understand how they distinguished your case from someone visiting NYS for an extended period.
Did you show them the email on paper or on your phone?

justforfun

For my green checks, it has been my intended length of stay that triggered them.

mcs26891

Normally I fill out forms in advance but I’m gonna wait on this one. The chance they can’t read my handwriting or don’t actually bother with uploading written forms is worth the inconvenience. Planning on just quarantining since I’m just visiting family for the month but would love to avoid the daily calls, lol.

cmd320

There was a question asking if NY was my final destination to which I selected 'no'. I would assume this gave the green check.

I had printed a copy of the result as well just in case, but I showed them the confirmation email on my phone which was sufficient for both individuals who inspected it. I was never asked to produce a printed copy.