Policy Updates

From Kurt Edwards, Director General, IBAC on 27 January 2021: The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an order that has gone into effect 26 January requiring all air passengers arriving to the US from a foreign country get tested no more than 3 days before their flight departs and to present the negative result or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 to the airline before boarding the flight. Air passengers will also be required to confirm that the information they present is true in the form of an attestation. This order applies to all flights, including private flights and general aviation aircraft (charter flights). Passengers traveling by air into the US are required to have proof of testing regardless of flight type.

Additionally, travel bans for travelers who have been in the UK, Ireland, EU (Schengen area), Brazil and South Africa within 14 days of arriving in the U.S. have been extended. Crew travel in support of operations remains exempt but definitely recommend coordinating with airlines if moving crew around the globe.

Please find details, including an FAQ on the CDC website HERE Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Air Passengers Arriving in the United States | CDC

The link to the Executive Order is HERE

New Inbound flight requirements for Australia

The Australian Border Force has announced new inbound flight requirements for Australia. Please take a moment to review the two PDFs here and also here for the latest updates on restrictions. 

For Passengers: If your question has not been addressed by these Questions and Answers, you may contact the Australian Government Department of Health at safeairtravel@health.gov.au. An immediate response is not guaranteed and may take up to 24 hours.