United's policy applies to its flights flying from Heathrow to Newark, New Jersey as well as the company's flights to Chicago, San Francisco and Washington, DC. British Airways, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic announced similar requirements for flights from the United Kingdom to New York on Monday. This week dozens of countries banned flights from the UK after a mutation of the coronavirus became prevalent. Phil Murphy said his state would require United passengers to test negative for the virus within 72 hours of their flights from London to Newark. Travelers must make an appointment to be tested, according to Heathrow's websitePassengers connecting in London Heathrow onto a United flight from another country would be exempt from the policy, the airline said.

Source: CNN December 24, 2020 21:56 UTC