(TAN): Etihad Airways, in collaboration with Life Medical Diagnostic Centre (Life Dx), will offer PCR testing for everyone holding a ticket of the airline from October 1 until December 31 between 48 and 96 hours prior to departure from Abu Dhabi International Airport. However, ticket-holders for flights to China will be excluded from this service.
For all other travellers leaving the UAE from Abu Dhabi, a negative Covid-19 PCR test result will be required within 96 hours prior to departure. Those travelling to Morocco will also require an Ig antibody test.
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Dr. Nadia Bastaki, Etihad Aviation Group vice president medical services, said: “This is a significant development which allows Etihad to provide greater ease of travel for those departing from Abu Dhabi, by removing as much inconvenience from the PCR testing process as possible. 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.”
Travellers flying First or Business may book a testing appointment with Life Dx and get tested from their homes for a fee. The option of testing separately is also available in the UAE airport prior to the passengers’ travel.
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Passengers flying to China from Abu Dhabi are subject to specific protocols conducted only by SEHA testing facilities. For the approval to board, travellers should show a government approved negative Covid-19 PCR test result.
