Starting January 26, 2021, all air passengers traveling into the United States, including by private flights, air charter, and general aviation aircraft, will be required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status. All passengers must complete an attestation affirming their compliance with the CDC requirements and provide it to their aircraft operator.
The requirements in the CDC Order apply to all aircraft , including airlines, air charter operators, and private aircraft operators arriving in the United States.
Beginning on January 26, 2021 , aircraft operators are responsible for:
The following limited exemptions are provided in the CDC Order.
The CDC documents provide specific details on the types of acceptable documentation and the actions required of both passengers and aircraft operators. Operators intending to conduct international flights should immediately review the CDC documents, establish compliance plans and implement the requirements of the Order for flights on and after January 26, 2021.
The CDC has a webpage including the Order, Attestation and FAQs.
NATA strongly advises operators to proactively reach out to international travelers to ensure they have a testing plan for their trip. Operators should also review their contracts and cancelation policies to ensure they account for any potential contingencies associated with this Order, including positive test results from crew or passengers, passenger refusal to test or provide attestation, or passenger failure to test in the required time window. Please consult with legal counsel for any necessary changes.