Airlines all over the world are experimenting with ways to verify passengers' health before they fly. American Airlines just became the first U.S. airline to expand testing to a broad swath of travelers flying within the U.S. But it's a pricey, mutli-step process, and unlikely to help much in the short term. Still, it could be a sign of what's to come.
$129 For A Pre-Flight COVID Test? Why They May Not Do Much
American Airlines passengers can now request at-home tests before they fly in certain cities. But with such pricey tests, who will actually get them?
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