U.S., Sept. 24 -- United Airlines today became the first U.S. airline to launch a COVID-19 pilot testing program for travelers that could make it easier for them to manage quarantine requirements and entry conditions of popular destinations around the world. Starting on October 15, customers traveling on United from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hawaii will have the option to take a rapid test at the airport or a self-collected, mail-in test ahead of their trip.

The rapid Abbott ID NOW COVID-19 test - administered by GoHealth Urgent Care and their partner Dignity Health - provides results in approximately 15 minutes and will be available to United customers on the same day as their flight departing from SFO. The mail-in te...