American Airlines Expands Pre-flight Testing Options
The new program makes travel easier to Saint Lucia, Grenada, and Belize
Nov 05, 2020
American Airlines will offer pre-flight testing for passengers flying to Grenada Photo Credit Silversands Grenada
American Airlines is expanding its current pre-flight testing program to additional destinations, further opening the world for customers who want to travel. The airline will now offer pre-flight testing options to more destinations than any other U.S. carrier. In November, pre-flight testing will be available for all American flights to Belize, Grenada, and St. Lucia. “Our initial pre-flight testing has performed remarkably well, including terrific customer feedback about the ease and availability of testing options,” said Robert Isom, President of American Airlines. “This next phase is an invigorating step forward in American’s relentless pursuit of reopening international travel and driving industry recovery while delivering a safe and positive travel experience.”
Starting Nov. 16, American will expand its partnership with LetsGetChecked, a convenient at-home testing option that includes observation by a medical professional via virtual visit, to offer at-home PCR testing to customers traveling to Belize (BZE), Grenada (GND) and St. Lucia (UVF). Results can be expected in 48 hours on average.
American-Airlines expands pre-flight testing Photo credit aa.com
Testing requirements for each country currently include:
– Belize: Travelers 6 years old and up must complete PCR testing within 72 hours of departure.
– Grenada: Testing must be completed within 7 days prior to departure.
– St. Lucia: Travelers 5 years and older must complete testing within 7 days of departure. Customers cannot board flights to St. Lucia without presenting a negative test result. Pre-arrival registration is mandatory; customers should visit stlucia.org for the latest information on travel restrictions and quarantine requirements.
American is currently operating service to BZE, GND, and UVF from its Miami (MIA) hub and later this month will also launch service to UVF from Chicago (ORD). In December, the carrier will increase its flying to all three markets with service from BZE to MIA, Charlotte (CLT) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW); from GND to MIA and CLT; and from UVF to MIA, CLT, ORD, and Philadelphia (PHL).
American’s Clean Commitment
American’s preflight testing program will serve as a key element of the airline’s Clean Commitment, a multifaceted approach to giving customers peace of mind when they travel. American has also launched a travel tool, powered by Sherpa, to make travel planning easier for customers who are eager to reconnect with the people and places that matter most.
American Airlines to offer pre-testing options to travelers on flights to Saint Lucia, Grenada and Belize Photo Credit MSN
About LetsGetChecked
LetsGetChecked is a direct-to-consumer at-home health testing and insights company. Offering an end-to-end model, LetsGetChecked’s Sure-track Test offers consumers an FDA EUA-authorized Coronavirus at-home testing solution. The at-home Coronavirus (COVID-19) test incorporates a nasal swab and PCR lab analysis, offering convenient and secure results on average 48 hours upon receipt in the lab.
About American Airlines Group
American’s purpose is to care for people on life’s journey. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL and the company’s stock is included in the S&P 500. Learn more about what’s happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American on Twitter @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines.
