WestJet Adds Pre-Departure Testing For Flights From B.C. and Ontario to Hawai'i

WestJet Adds Pre-Departure Testing For Flights From B.C. and Ontario to Hawai’i

December 7, 2020 ctn_admin

WestJet today announced it is working with a British Columbia company to offer pre-departure testing for B.C. flights to Hawai’i. They’re also going to offer tests to folks flying from Ontario.

WestJet said it’s collaborating with LifeLabs in British Columbia to offer State of Hawai’i-approved pre-departure testing. A negative COVID test within 72-hours of departure will exempt the guest from the state’s required 14-day quarantine.

“WestJet is pleased to facilitate pre-departure travel testing in British Columbia for the start of our Hawai’i flying,” said Billy Nolen, WestJet Vice-President Safety, Security and Quality. “COVID-19 testing is key to ensuring safe and confident travel.

“We are pleased to be working with LifeLabs to offer testing approved by the State of Hawai’i for our guests travelling from B.C.”

WestJet today also announced it has collaborated with LifeLabs in Ontario to offer State of Hawai’i-approved pre-departure testing. A negative COVID test within 72-hours of departure will exempt the guest from the state’s required 14-day quarantine. Through its FlyClear program, LifeLabs will provide WestJet guests with a convenient online method to book a COVID-19 test online at a participating Shoppers Drug Mart across Ontario ahead of travelling to Hawai’i.

“WestJet is pleased to facilitate additional pre-departure travel testing across Ontario in time for the start of our Hawaii flying from Calgary and Vancouver,” said Nolen, WestJet Vice-President Safety, Security and Quality.

“As Canada’s largest medical laboratory, LifeLabs is focused on providing Canadians with COVID-19 testing solutions that keeps them safe – whether it’s in their own communities or when travelling abroad,” said Charles Brown, President and CEO of LifeLabs. “We are proud to partner with WestJet to provide their guests with access to testing and high-quality, reliable results.”

WestJet recently announced pre-flight testing was available in Calgary.

Air Canada is offering pre-flight testing in conjunction with Shoppers Drug Mart. Beginning today Dec. 7, eligible Air Canada customers can book and purchase a COVID-19 test at participating Shoppers Drug Mart locations in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. Results are typically available within 24-48 hours.

Those wishing to book a pre-departure test from British Columbia can do so by locating a LifeLab partner clinic listed on westjet.com/covidtesting page. The cost of the test is $250 plus tax, payable by the guest. WestJet and LifeLabs will have more information on additional BC testing locations shortly.

Guests travelling to Hawai’i are responsible for ensuring they receive a test within 72-hours of their flight departing to Hawai’i in order to avoid quarantine and will be required to display their negative test result prior to boarding. If test results are not available before boarding the final leg of the trip, the traveller must quarantine for 14 days or the length of the stay, whichever is shorter.

All visitors intending to visit Hawai’i must register prior to travel: Hawai’i entrance requirements are found at https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel/.

Last month, WestJet announced its December schedule including twice-weekly, non-stop service between Vancouver and Honolulu and between Vancouver and Maui.

The airline will also be flying non-stop Dreamliner service between Calgary and Honolulu and Calgary and Maui in partnership with DynaLife.