American expands preflight testing to all U.S. destinations with travel restrictions

Reuters

Published Dec 08, 2020 08:58AM ET

(Reuters) - American Airlines (NASDAQ:AAL) said on Tuesday it is expanding preflight COVID-19 testing for all U.S. destinations that have travel restrictions.

The test, priced at $129 which includes a medical professional virtually assisting and express shipping both ways, will be available for purchase for passengers traveling on or after Dec. 12.

In collaboration with at-home testing partner LetsGetChecked, American said it will provide testing for travel to cities, states and territories currently under COVID-19 travel restrictions, including Puerto Rico.