United, American Extend Suspension of Hong Kong Flights

  • United canceled Wednesday flight, citing virus test protocols
  • American was due to resume services from Dallas/Fort Worth
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United Airlines Inc. extended its suspension of flights to and from Hong Kong, citing new coronavirus testing protocols for crew arriving in the Asian financial hub, while American Airlines Group Inc. also canceled plans to resume services from Dallas/Fort Worth.

Hong Kong updated its Covid-19 prevention and control measures this week, requiring all air-crew members arriving at the city’s airport starting Wednesday to provide throat saliva samples at a government facility nearby.