American, United call off Hong Kong flights after new coronavirus testing rules
The deep throat saliva samples would be collected when crews arrive in Hong Kong, the city's health officials said Tuesday. If crew members test positive they would be hospitalized there.
The requirements are the latest obstacle to resuming regular international flights since the coronavirus pandemic upended air travel earlier this year."We are currently assessing how this impacts our future operations," the airline said Thursday in a statement.
American Airlines pilots' labor union, the Allied Pilots Association, said it discussed concerns about the testing requirements with management.
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