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Citilink offers free rapid tests for passengers

Low-cost carrier Citilink is now offering a free rapid test service for passengers who book flights via the airline’s website or mobile application between July 1 and 7.

News Desk (The Jakarta Post)
Jakarta
Fri, July 3, 2020

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Citilink offers free rapid tests for passengers A Citilink Indonesia plane arrives at the Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA). (JP/Bambang Muryanto)

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he national COVID-19 task force requires every individual traveling by land, sea or air transportation to present a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or rapid test result certificate that is valid for 14 days from departure date.

In light of this regulation, low-cost carrier Citilink is now offering a free rapid test service for passengers who book flights via the airline’s website or mobile application between July 1 and 7.

According to the airline’s website, the offer is valid for the first 500 passengers who travel between July 2 and 31.

Passengers who make a booking via website or mobile app will receive an e-ticket that includes unique numbers to claim the service.

They then can go to any of the airline's partner clinics and show their e-ticket and identity card.

Read also: COVID-19: Here are the requirements for those seeking to travel to, within Indonesia

Passengers need to take the test at least 12 hours before departure. Non-reactive rapid test results will be valid for 14 days from departure date. 

Meanwhile, passengers with reactive rapid test results will be directed to a COVID-19 referral hospital for further examination.

The free rapid test service is not refundable.

Previously Lion Air Group made news for offering rapid COVID-19 testing for their Lion Air, Wings Air and Batik Air passengers, with prices starting from Rp 95,000 (US$6.62). The first phase of the test is said to be conducted daily in four locations in Jakarta and Tangerang, Banten. (jes/kes)

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