Posted on Sep 24, 2020
United Airlines Says It Will Offer Travelers Coronavirus Tests At The Airport
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In another effort aimed at getting travelers back on planes, United Airlines will begin offering on-the-spot coronavirus testing to some passengers at the airport before they board their flight.
The tests will be offered to United customers going to Hawaii from San Francisco International Airport in a pilot program beginning Oct. 15. The rapid tests, developed by Abbott Laboratories, can provide results in 15 minutes. United customers also will have the option of a self-administered, mail-in test that they would need to submit within 72 hours before their flight.
The airline says it worked alongside the Hawaiian government to ensure the test meets state requirements — so travelers who test negative for the coronavirus within 72 hours of their arrival will not be subject to Hawaii's mandatory 14-day quarantine for those coming to the state.
Hawaii's economy is largely dependent on tourism and has been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to data from the industry group Airlines for America, carriers are flying 70% fewer flights to and from the Hawaiian islands, and travel into the state is down 94%.
The tests will be offered to United customers going to Hawaii from San Francisco International Airport in a pilot program beginning Oct. 15. The rapid tests, developed by Abbott Laboratories, can provide results in 15 minutes. United customers also will have the option of a self-administered, mail-in test that they would need to submit within 72 hours before their flight.
The airline says it worked alongside the Hawaiian government to ensure the test meets state requirements — so travelers who test negative for the coronavirus within 72 hours of their arrival will not be subject to Hawaii's mandatory 14-day quarantine for those coming to the state.
Hawaii's economy is largely dependent on tourism and has been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to data from the industry group Airlines for America, carriers are flying 70% fewer flights to and from the Hawaiian islands, and travel into the state is down 94%.
United Airlines Says It Will Offer Travelers Coronavirus Tests At The Airport
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These quicker, more reliable, less costly tests are responsible for the college football resuming in the Big 10
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its certainly going to help HPU out because most of our student body are either out of state or international students
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That's a terrible sales gimmick. People are afraid to fly because it's basically a self-contained system of air and they don't want to cooties. People don't know that modern aircraft have HEPA filters that filter out 99.9% of viruses and bacteria continually.
All Boeing airplanes have systems already in place to help maintain a healthy cabin environment. These systems filter the air you breathe and minimize the spread of airborne contaminants.
The volume of cabin air is exchanged every two to three minutes. HEPA filters similar to those used in hospitals capture more than 99.9% of viruses and bacteria. Cabin air flows primarily from ceiling to floor in a circular pattern and leaves through the floor grilles near the same seat row where it enters.
Like I said, I really stupid marketing campaign. Free coronavirus testing! Maybe they should go back to the days of offering free peanuts.
All Boeing airplanes have systems already in place to help maintain a healthy cabin environment. These systems filter the air you breathe and minimize the spread of airborne contaminants.
The volume of cabin air is exchanged every two to three minutes. HEPA filters similar to those used in hospitals capture more than 99.9% of viruses and bacteria. Cabin air flows primarily from ceiling to floor in a circular pattern and leaves through the floor grilles near the same seat row where it enters.
Like I said, I really stupid marketing campaign. Free coronavirus testing! Maybe they should go back to the days of offering free peanuts.
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