SAN FRANCISCO - United Airlines will soon offer a COVID-19 pilot testing program for some of its travelers, the first U.S.
airline to launch such a program, according to the carrier.Beginning Oct. 15, customers flying United from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hawaii will have the option to purchase either a rapid test at the airport or a self-collected, mail-in test ahead of their trip.
The announcement comes after Hawaii Gov. David Ige said travelers arriving from out of state may bypass a 14-day quarantine requirement if they test negative for COVID-19.The rapid Abbott ID NOW COVID-19 test provides results in approximately 15 minutes and will be available to United customers on the same day as their flight departing from.