COVID test for Canada, how will UA check this? Any test sites working with UA?
Jan 4, 2021, 9:13 pm
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COVID test for Canada, how will UA check this? Any test sites working with UA?
I am flying on January 10th, has anyone received instructions from UA for testing according to the new rules?
Jan 5, 2021, 8:29 am
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https://www.canada.ca/en/public-heal...th-advice.html
COVID-19 testing required for people flying into Canada Starting 11:59 pm (EST) January 6, 2021, air travellers 5 years of age or older will be required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 molecular test result to the airline prior to boarding international flights bound for Canada. See the news release for air travellers.
COVID-19 testing required for people flying into Canada Starting 11:59 pm (EST) January 6, 2021, air travellers 5 years of age or older will be required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 molecular test result to the airline prior to boarding international flights bound for Canada. See the news release for air travellers.
Jan 5, 2021, 9:10 am
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The important paragraph of the news release
ocumentation of a negative laboratory test result must be presented to the airline prior to boarding a flight to Canada. The test must be performed using a COVID-19 molecular polymerase chain reaction (or PCR) test and must be taken within 72 hours prior to the traveller’s scheduled departure to Canada.
Anyone who receives a negative test result and is authorized to enter Canada must still complete the full, mandatory 14-day quarantine.
ocumentation of a negative laboratory test result must be presented to the airline prior to boarding a flight to Canada. The test must be performed using a COVID-19 molecular polymerase chain reaction (or PCR) test and must be taken within 72 hours prior to the traveller’s scheduled departure to Canada.Anyone who receives a negative test result and is authorized to enter Canada must still complete the full, mandatory 14-day quarantine.
Jan 5, 2021, 12:24 pm
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The important paragraph of the news releaseocumentation of a negative laboratory test result must be presented to the airline prior to boarding a flight to Canada. The test must be performed using a COVID-19 molecular polymerase chain reaction (or PCR) test and must be taken within 72 hours prior to the traveller’s scheduled departure to Canada.
Anyone who receives a negative test result and is authorized to enter Canada must still complete the full, mandatory 14-day quarantine.
ocumentation of a negative laboratory test result must be presented to the airline prior to boarding a flight to Canada. The test must be performed using a COVID-19 molecular polymerase chain reaction (or PCR) test and must be taken within 72 hours prior to the traveller’s scheduled departure to Canada.Anyone who receives a negative test result and is authorized to enter Canada must still complete the full, mandatory 14-day quarantine.
Jan 5, 2021, 12:40 pm
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Which destinations are eligible for this test?
Outbound flights from San Francisco International Airport to the following participating airports in Hawai’i are currently eligible:
Outbound flights from San Francisco International Airport to the following participating airports in Hawai’i are currently eligible:
- Daniel K. Inouye / Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
- Kahului Airport (OGG)
- Kona International Airport (KOA)
- Lihue Airport (LIH)
Last edited by kevflyer; Jan 5, 2021 at 12:52 pm
Jan 5, 2021, 12:46 pm
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Canada as a destination is a major route for UA but I suspect the airlines would prefer someone else make these test easier to obtain.