- Switch Health Rapid Antigen Test Kits can be
delivered in Canada and taken from
the comfort of your home or accommodation, one day prior to
departure, test results in 15 minutes
- Revamped Air Canada Travel Ready Hub provides travellers
with easy-to-understand COVID-19 travel requirements and answers to
FAQ'
- Full vaccination required for air travel with proof of
vaccination integrated into Air Canada app check-in
experience
MONTREAL, Dec. 6, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada announces
a series of improvements for customers to meet new U.S. government
entry requirements. In partnership with Switch Health, a
Canadian-based health care company, Air Canada confirms ample
supply of antigen test kits available for purchase. The
self-administered antigen test will allow customers to conveniently
meet new U.S. government entry requirements that travellers present
a negative COVID-19 test taken not more than one day prior to
departure. The test result takes about 15 minutes to complete.
The self-administered test can be taken from the comfort of the
customer's home or accommodation, within one day prior to
departure. The test is conducted under the remote supervision
of a telehealth professional from Switch Health and includes an
electronic report suitable for travel. Customers can order the
Switch Health Rapid Antigen Test Kit (which includes two tests)
at switchhealth.ca/aeroplan or redeem
at aircanada.com/estore.
"With government restrictions evolving around the world, we want
to simplify the experience and provide customers with easy and
effective testing solutions," said Mark
Nasr, Senior Vice President, Products Marketing &
eCommerce at Air Canada. "We're also sending new, customized
e-mails within five days of departure, detailing the travel, entry
and testing requirements specific to any itinerary, for travel
everywhere throughout the globe."
For a seamless check-in experience, the Air Canada app and
aircanada.com have been upgraded to recognize the Switch
Health QR code and proof of vaccination status, enabling customers
to securely submit their test results and proof of vaccination in
advance of travel. This meets the Government of Canada requirement that all air travellers be
fully vaccinated and offers customers another contactless
experience.
Supported by a continually improving Travel Ready
Hub, customers can easily and conveniently obtain such
information as necessary travel documentation, COVID-19 test
requirements and country travel restrictions for any global
destination.
About Air Canada
Air Canada is Canada's largest domestic and
international airline and, in 2019, was among the top 20 largest
airlines in the world. It is Canada's flag carrier and a
founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most
comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada is
the only international network carrier in North
America to receive a Four-Star ranking according to
independent U.K. research firm Skytrax. In 2020, Air Canada was
named Global Traveler's Best Airline in North America for
the second straight year. In January 2021, Air Canada received
APEX's Diamond Status Certification for the Air Canada CleanCare+
biosafety program for managing COVID-19, the only airline
in Canada to attain the highest APEX ranking.
Air Canada has also committed to a net zero emissions
goal from all global operations by 2050. For more information,
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