01/15/2021
Dear Valued Travel Advisor,
On Jan. 12, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expanded the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test to all air passengers entering the United States. This requirement will go into effect on Jan. 26, 2021.
We are sharing the information we have at this time and are closely monitoring the situation. Proactively we are engaged with hotel suppliers, destinations and ground handlers to ensure this latest travel update is managed seamlessly.
We will be proactively communicating important information with you on a dedicated ALG Vacations page, we will be updating it continuously as information is received.
Currently, there are no changes in ALG Vacations’ policies. Please check out our ALG Vacations page for the most up-to-date information.
Please do not call the reservations center. The representatives have the same information we are sharing with you in this letter and we would appreciate your help managing hold times.
According to the CDC, air passengers entering the U.S. will be required to present documentation of a negative COVID-19 viral test (called a Qualifying Test) conducted within the 3 days before their flight to the U.S. departs.
Documentation should be for a viral test as approved or authorized by the relevant national authority.
Test results must state: Negative, SARS-CoV2 RNA Not Detected, SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Not Detected, or COVID-19 Not Detected
Documentation may be paper or electronic copy and must include the name and contact information for the laboratory or healthcare personnel who performed the test.
Test results may be required to be shown again upon landing.
Alternatively, passengers may provide documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 with documentation of test results conducted during the three months preceding the flight’s departure from a foreign country.
Test results must state: Positive, SARS-CoV2 RNA Detected, SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Detected, or COVID-19 Detected. Invalid will not be accepted.
Additionally, a letter from a licensed health professional stating that the passenger has been cleared for travel (called Documentation of Recovery).
Finally, all airline passengers will be required to present a simple CDC attestation form to the airline for collection prior to boarding. That form can be found here for reference.
