British Airways offers discounted rapid Covid-19 test kits
British Airways is now offering customers the opportunity to order discounted global antigen tests.
The test kits ae from from Government-approved Covid-19 testing provider, Qured, and are offered to BA customers at an exclusive price of £33.
The rapid test kits can be ordered to any UK address. Designed to be portable, customers can take the kits with them abroad, in preparation for their return journey to the UK.
The simple test is remotely administered by a professional health advisor over a scheduled video call. The health advisor will guide the customer through the procedure of taking a nose and throat swab and processing the sample.
Verified results are available after 20 minutes, and the customer can download a ‘fit to fly’ certificate if the test is negative.
British Airways’ CEO Sean Doyle, said: "As we look forward and prepare for a safe return to travel, we remain focused on finding and offering the most convenient and affordable testing options for our customers.
"Our teams were pleased to discover Qured, a unique new option which removes uncertainty and unnecessary expense for customers who may be concerned about sourcing a pre-departure test while away from home."
Qured’s CEO Alex Templeton, said: "Our accessible rapid testing service takes the hassle out of finding a test abroad. As a trusted healthcare provider we look forward to delivering an exceptional patient experience to British Airways’ customers and to working with them on a safe return to travel."
BA also recently began trialling new travel health app, VeriFLY.
The digital health travel passport, which can be downloaded to a mobile device, is designed to check customers meet the entry requirements of their destination by providing digital health document verification and confirming eligibility, before they depart for the airport.
Test results from Qured and other test providers can be safely and securely uploaded to the app.
Source: Briyish Airways PR
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