{"id":23209,"date":"2021-03-07T11:27:54","date_gmt":"2021-03-07T16:27:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/?p=23209"},"modified":"2022-07-08T15:50:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T19:50:00","slug":"covid-19-travel-flying-tips-spring-break-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/covid-19-health\/covid-19-travel-flying-tips-spring-break-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"A Pandemic Guide to Flying the Friendly Skies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s been a long pandemic year. With COVID-19 cases on the decline<\/a> since the start of 2021, stir-crazy Americans are aching to make up for a year spent mostly at home. Though the CDC still advises against<\/a> non-essential travel, travelers are nonetheless flying the friendly skies, whether because they\u2019re missing faraway family, following the siren\u2019s call of spring break, or just can\u2019t delay that business trip any longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you<\/em> go wheels-up, here are some essential planning tips to ensure a safe and snag-free travel experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before Your Travel Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. Research COVID-19 precautions instituted by your airport, airline, and hotel. <\/strong>As of February 2, 2021, masks are required<\/em> on all US flights. Find out if your airline is still blocking middle seats, if your hotel offers outdoor seating in restaurants or bars, and what the property\u2019s housekeeping and safety policies are.<\/li>
  2. Research the testing requirements for your destination. <\/strong>Many countries and some domestic locations require COVID-19 testing documentation for entry or to avoid quarantining upon arrival. Find out if your destination requires a negative test and what type of test is accepted. The majority of destinations accept any PCR test (and some accept antigen tests), but some countries require a specific type of PCR test called the RT-PCR, such as Anguilla, the Bahamas, and India. Find out how close to your arrival date you should be tested. A common window of time is within 72 hours of departure, but some countries are more lenient. For example, Jamaica requires testing documentation anytime within 10 days of arrival. <\/li>
  3. Get tested, preferably 1\u20133 days before departure. <\/strong>This can now be done in many pharmacies, walk-in clinics, and doctors’ offices. If you’re in the greater NYC area, Zeel offers in-home appointments<\/a> for COVID-19 PCR and RT-PCR tests<\/strong>, delivered by a registered nurse, which can be used for travel purposes. Results are delivered within 48 hours, so you’ll rest easy knowing your documentation requirements will be met.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Book a COVID-19 Test at Home<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Travel Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n