Flight test

Almost nobody is willing to get on an airplane these days, and the airlines hope they can lure them in with something of value: free coronavirus tests, which could help you avoid a two-week quarantine at your destination.

American Airlines and United Airlines have both announced that they will offer coronavirus testing for some flights. United Airlines was the first to announce a testing program, which is set to begin on Oct. 15. Passengers traveling from San Francisco to Hawaii can take a rapid test at the airport or mail in a self-collected test in order to avoid Hawaii’s 14-day quarantine requirement for arriving travelers.