Your guide to airport PPE requirements and coronavirus modifications
As the world slowly begins to reopen following a global quarantine, airports are instituting protective measures to keep employees and travelers safe.
Here's everything you need to know about current safety protocols at U.S. airports. Note that, as of early May, a number of U.S. airlines as well will begin requiring face coverings for travel.
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Airport Preventive protocols
Domestic Airports
In March, the U.S. government declared that all international flights inbound from restricted countries must pass through one of 13 U.S. airports:
- Boston-Logan International Airport (BOS)
- Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
- Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
- Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- Los Angeles International Airport, (LAX)
- Miami International Airport (MIA)
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
- Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Related: Many U.S. airlines push to require face masks while flying
Boston-Logan International Airport (BOS)
PPE: Yes, face coverings for nose and mouth are required as of May 6, 2020.
Temperature check: No
Self-reported health documents: No
Mandatory health reporting: No
Mandatory quarantine: No
Additional information can be found here.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
PPE: Yes, face coverings for nose and mouth are required for anyone over the age of two as of May 1, 2020.
Temperature check: No
Self-reported health documents: No
Mandatory health reporting: No
Mandatory quarantine: No
Additional information can be found here.
Related: If you need to wear a face mask on your next flight, here are your choices
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
PPE: Not required but strongly encouraged.
Temperature check: No
Self-reported health documents: No
Mandatory health reporting: No
Mandatory quarantine: Yes, for anyone entering the state of Hawaii.
Additional information here.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
PPE: Yes, face coverings for nose and mouth are required by New York law as of April 2020.
Temperature check: No
Self-reported health documents: No
Mandatory health reporting: No
Mandatory quarantine: No
Additional information here.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
PPE: Yes, face coverings for nose and mouth are required within the airport terminals and office buildings.
Temperature check: No
Self-reported health documents: No
Mandatory health reporting: No
Mandatory quarantine: No
Additional information here.
Newark International Airport (EWR)
PPE: Yes, face coverings for nose and mouth are required by New York law as of April 2020.
Temperature check: No
Self-reported health documents: No
Mandatory health reporting: No
Mandatory quarantine: No
Additional information here.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PPE: Yes, face coverings for nose and mouth are required for all employees and passengers beginning May 11, 2020.
Temperature check: No
Self-reported health documents: No
Mandatory health reporting: No
Mandatory quarantine: No
Additional information here.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
PPE: Yes, face coverings for nose and mouth are required.
Temperature check: No
Self-reported health documents: No
Mandatory health reporting: No
Mandatory quarantine: No
Additional information here.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
PPE: Yes, face coverings for nose and mouth will be required for all employees and travelers effective May 18.
Temperature check: No
Self-reported health documents: No
Mandatory health reporting: No
Mandatory quarantine: No
Additional information here.
INTERNATIONAL destinations
Thailand
Travelers entering Thailand must undergo and pass stringent health checks before proceeding through the country's borders.
PPE: Not required
Temperature check: Yes, multiple scanners as well as individual temperature check. Travelers' temperature must be lower than 100.4 Fahrenheit in order to proceed.
Self-reported health documents: Home address, and list of any preexisting health conditions.
Mandatory health reporting: Yes, via mobile phone app.
Mandatory quarantine: Yes, 14 days in a state-appointed facility; no visitors allowed.
Hong Kong
Foreigners are no longer allowed through Hong Kong, even for transit flights. Hong Kong residents inbound from foreign destinations must undergo a number of stringent requirements.
PPE: Not required
Health scanning at airport: Yes, multiple temperature scanners as well as individual temperature check. A deep-throat saliva sample will also be collected.
Self-reported health documents: Home address, and list of any preexisting health conditions.
Mandatory health reporting: Yes, via mobile phone app and linked tracking bracelets (distributed upon arrival).
Mandatory quarantine: Yes, 14 days at home or other designated quarantine facility.
We will continue to update this list with additional information as it becomes available.
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- 4 points per dollar spent on dining at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (on the first $50,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter and $25,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter, respectively)
- 3 points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with the airline or with amextravel.com
- Packed with credits foodies will enjoy
- Solid welcome bonus
Cons
- Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
- Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
- You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
- $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an American Express Card for your transaction. That’s up to $120 Uber Cash annually. Plus, after using your Uber Cash, use your Card to earn 4X Membership Rewards® points for Uber Eats purchases made with restaurants or U.S. supermarkets. Point caps and terms apply.
- $84 Dunkin' Credit: With the $84 Dunkin' Credit, you can earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you enroll and pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin' locations. Enrollment is required to receive this benefit.
- $100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
- $120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings, sweet or savory, with the $120 Dining Credit. Earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, and Five Guys. Enrollment required.
- Explore over 1,000 upscale hotels worldwide with The Hotel Collection and receive a $100 credit towards eligible charges* with every booking of two nights or more through AmexTravel.com. *Eligible charges vary by property.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- Annual Fee is $325.
- Terms Apply.