Etihad Airways provides COVID-19 test with ticket
The Abu Dhabi airline is including a COVID-19 test that can be taken before departure in the ticket price for travelers on outgoing flights.
Etihad Airways is now including a COVID-19 test in the price of outgoing flight tickets from Abu Dhabi. The Gulf airline has taken several steps to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus on its flights.
As of Thursday, Etihad passengers can get a virus test at a number of centers in the United Arab Emirates between 48 and 96 hours prior to their flight. The test price is included in the cost of any Etihad ticket departing the airline’s base in Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways said in a press release. The UAE newspaper The National said such tests, which must be taken before passengers can board a flight, typically cost between 180-370 dirhams (roughly $50-$100) at health clinics and testing centers.
Several countries around the world require travelers to test negative for COVID-19 before their flights. Etihad’s vice president for medical services said this new perk will make flying easier for their customers amid the pandemic.
“This is one further step in the efforts being made by Etihad to provide a professional, secure and protected travel experience at every stage of their journey with us,” Dr. Nadia Bastaki said.
