Does British Airways require a negative Covid test?

Yes, British Airways has specific requirements for passengers to be tested and vaccinated for COVID-19 before boarding flights to certain destinations. Specific requirements vary depending on the country you are traveling to and your vaccination status.

British Airways Covid 19 Policy

To find out the latest COVID-19 travel requirements for your destination, you can visit the British Airways website or contact the airline directly. It's also important to check the entry requirements for your destination country and any transit countries, as they may have additional testing or vaccination requirements that you need to meet.

Face mask policy

The airport and airlines require all passengers, except children under 11 (under 2 on flights to/from the US), to wear a face mask that covers their nose and mouth. You must wear a mask at all times, unless you have a valid reason (which you may need to provide evidence for). Your mask can last up to 4 hours, so bring enough for your entire trip. You'll need to remove your mask for passport checks, but only for as long as it takes. When you're on the plane, you can only take off your mask to eat or drink for a short time.

Minimizing contact

To minimize contact at the airport, you can use online or mobile check-in options and self-service bag drop services. If you can't check in online, you can use self-service kiosks that are cleaned regularly or go to a protective screened check-in desk. Dettol sanitizing stations are available at check-in kiosks and desks as well as throughout the airport. In selected lounges at Heathrow Terminal 5, British Airways has introduced new measures to ensure safety, such as contactless entry, enhanced cleaning, safe distance markers, and contact-free food and drink ordering brought to your seat.

Cleaning

After each flight, critical surfaces such as seats, armrests, seat belt buckles, tray tables, toilets and storage areas are cleaned to get rid of germs. The entire aircraft is thoroughly cleaned from front to back daily. The air inside the cabin is changed every two to three minutes, and is filtered to remove even tiny particles such as bacteria and viruses. Fresh air is brought in from outside and heated to virus-killing temperatures before being filtered by HEPA filters, which are highly effective.

Onboard service

When you get on a plane, you may be given wipes to clean your hands or any surfaces you might touch. Try to stay in your seat as much as possible and use the call button if you need help. British Airways has made some changes to their service to limit contact between passengers and staff, such as getting rid of magazines and newspapers, changing how they serve food, and providing individually wrapped blankets and bedding on long flights to make sure they're clean. You can pre-order special meals when you book your flight.