British Airways on Thursday said a new deal with Qured would allow passengers to book a pre-travel Covid-19 test directly with the airline for their return to the UK.
The tests will cost £33 ($46) with kits delivered to the passenger’s home before they depart. The result would be given in 20 minutes and the “fit to fly” certificate would be downloaded to the passenger’s phone.
Travel from the UK is banned for all but essential reasons. For those who do travel, there is a requirement for three Covid-19 tests: one before departure, one on day two after arrival, and one on day eight.
Arrivals must also self-isolate for 10 days, with those coming from 33 “red-list” countries, including the UAE, required to enter hotel quarantine.
