Air Canada has confirmed that its health care partner Switch Health has an ample supply of antigen test kits available for purchase.
The self-administered antigen test will allow customers to 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 from the Canadian-based Switch Health can be taken from a traveller'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.
Test results are available in as little as 15 minutes. Customers can order the Switch Health Rapid Antigen Test Kit at switchhealth.ca/aeroplan or redeem at aircanada.com/estore. Aeroplan members pay $79 and earn 500 points when purchasing the test kit, which contains two tests.
"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."
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.
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