Major airlines want the U.S. and British governments to launch a passenger testing trial for the coronavirus for flights between London and New York to pave the way for a resumption of more international travel.
FILE PHOTO: Passengers from international flights arrive at Heathrow Airport, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease , London, Britain, July 29, 2020. REUTERS/Toby Melville
In a letter to government transportation officials seen by Reuters, the chief executives of Airlines for America, Airlines UK, Heathrow Airport and Virgin Atlantic Airways said both governments should “establish passenger testing solutions in air travel. “We believe that in the immediate absence of a vaccine, testing of passengers in aviation provides the best and most effective frontline defense.”
They urged the governments to establish a testing trial between New York and London by month’s end “to gather real world evidence and data.” Sharon Pinkerton, senior vice president at Airlines for America, which represents American Airlines Co (
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