new way of flying

Pete_Coach wrote: ↑ I thought all airlines are supposed to do that now.
I believe I read that any international flights coming to Canada, the airline had to test passengers before allowing them on the aircraft.

PointsHubby wrote: ↑ Would like to know more ...
Source ?

AFAIK I thought it was still Temp Checks prior to flights
(The news story linked above is talking about Blood Tests )

And then a MANDATORY 14 DAY QUARANTINE PERIOD
Once the Traveller was in Canada
(Do not pass Go, don’t stop anywhere ... GO RIGHT HOME to Quarantine situation )

And I also thought ... although I may be wrong

That Canada was only taking INTERNATIONAL flights with returning Cdns on them
Or those deemed cleared for ESSENTIAL TRAVEL IF NOT CDN
Of which there would not be many

Pete_Coach wrote: ↑ Blood tests for what? They can tell if they have COVID in 10 minutes? If so, the rest of the world would like that technology.

Airlines bringing passengers into Canada are supposed to screen passengers.
"We will continue to operate domestic and international flights with a reduced schedule. Find below a full list of operating routes until May 31, 2020. The schedule is subject to change, as we continue to monitor demand and government restrictions on travel."
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/hom ... ravel.html

"Air Canada rigorously follows the guidance of all relevant health authorities and follows best demonstrated practices in the prevention and handling of communicable diseases in the air travel industry"
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/hom ... sures.html

Passengers on Wednesday’s flight to Tunisia underwent a blood test before departing Dubai, according to the statement sent by the airline. Results were available within 10 minutes.

The Gulf carrier said it was the first to conduct the rapid blood tests. It plans to extend the procedure to other flights, according to Chief Operating Officer Adel Al Redha. The move will provide immediate confirmation for passengers traveling to countries that require Covid-19 test certificates, he said.

Pete_Coach wrote: ↑ I thought all airlines are supposed to do that now.
I believe I read that any international flights coming to Canada, the airline had to test passengers before allowing them on the aircraft.

Pete_Coach wrote: ↑ I thought all airlines are supposed to do that now.
I believe I read that any international flights coming to Canada, the airline had to test passengers before allowing them on the aircraft.

PointsHubby wrote: ↑ Hey man ... I just asked, cuz you seemed to agree with the OP

I then went on to also post what I knew to be Canada’s situation

Same stuff you provided here

FYI ... the OPs linked article clearly said:



And you said:



BTW... the fastest Covid Test I have heard of thus far is a Cdn made one
Think it’s turn around is under 30 minutes

See if I can find the link

FOUND IT = https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/s ... -1.5530669

PointsHubby wrote: ↑ Hey man ... I just asked, cuz you seemed to agree with the OP

I then ......
FOUND IT = https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/s ... -1.5530669

Pete_Coach wrote: ↑ Geez, mellow out...
That is not a blood test . "it can deliver on-location results in under 60 minutes, with an upgrade expected within weeks to reduce that time to 30 minutes.", not a 10 minute blood test.

Shaner wrote: ↑ The OP's article very clearly says there is a blood test for COVID-19 and the results are returned in 10 minutes.

From my understanding, it's not a blood test like you would get at a lab. This is a prick of the finger by a sterile needle, like a diabetic would get to test blood sugar, except this tests for COVID-19.

konfusion666 wrote: ↑ I guess Emirates is subsidizing the cost of the tests, they probably have much more cash on hand than other airlines...

Anyways if this sort of thing is extended to Western airlines what's the impact to flight prices? +50%? More, less?

Pete_Coach wrote: ↑ My point exactly.
My comment was to the link PointsHubby posted about a test that takes 60 minutes.
Regardless how the blood test is done, the one the OP linked it is a 10 minute test and as I said in my original post, the rest of the world would like to have and use that technology. If it is actually valid and available, I wonder why it is not being used everywhere not just prior to Emirates flights.

cardguy wrote: ↑ lots of different tests being marketed around the world ..politics are involved too...US had a similar 5 min test almost ready about 12 days ago but the FDA pulled approval because of either the accuracy (91%) or the origin (China manufacturer)...now Abbot has stepped up

Shaner wrote: ↑ The OP's article very clearly says there is a blood test for COVID-19 and the results are returned in 10 minutes.

From my understanding, it's not a blood test like you would get at a lab. This is a prick of the finger by a sterile needle, like a diabetic would get to test blood sugar, except this tests for COVID-19.

lpin14 wrote: ↑ I still don't think it's a good idea with now potentially blood smearing fellow passengers to deal with.

And would something think of the children having to get jabbed.

lpin14 wrote: ↑ I still don't think it's a good idea with now potentially blood smearing fellow passengers to deal with.

And would something think of the children having to get jabbed.