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Honolulu-bound passengers with negative RT-PCR tests from testing partners exempted from 10-day quarantine: PAL

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<p>MANILA - Honolulu-bound passengers of Philippine Airlines are exempted from the mandatory 10-day quarantine-upon-arrival in Hawaii if they present a negative RT-PCR Test from a PAL testing partner in the Philippines, its official said Monday.</p><p>This is after the flag carrier was recognized as a “Trusted Partner” by the Hawaii Government under its Hawaii Safe Travels Program which took effect on July 30, spokesperson Cielo Villaluna said in a statement.</p><p>“Travelers tested in a Safe Travel accredited lab with negative results shall be exempted from the mandatory 10-day quarantine upon arrival in Hawaii,” PAL said.</p><p>Passengers with a negative test result, either RT-PCR or Antigen Swab, from a non-accredited Hawaii Government Testing and Travel partner will have to complete the 10-day mandatory quarantine upon arrival, it said. </p><p>PAL said it is the only Trusted Testing Partner of the Hawaii Government in Asia. </p><script src="https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v2.5" async="" type="text/javascript"></script><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=550837076040328&amp;set=pcb.550837292706973" data-width="auto"> </div><p>The recognition was given in time for the flag carrier&#x27;s 75th anniversary of its Honolulu service, the first transpacific flight by any Asian airline, it said. </p><p>“PAL is committed to be a faithful partner in boosting travel and tourism between the Philippines and Hawaii,” it said.</p><p>Globally, a negative RT-PCR test is now a common requirement for travelers to limit the spread of COVID-19.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/06/17/21/pal-net-loss-p73-billion-2020-covid-19">PAL operator incurs P73 billion loss in 2020, airline to undergo restructuring</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/07/27/21/airlines-gift-olympic-champion-hidilyn-diaz-unlimited-flights-for-life">Airlines gift Olympic champion Hidilyn Diaz unlimited flights for life</a></li></ul><div><br/><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1640183" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>Honolulu-bound passengers of Philippine Airlines are exempted from the mandatory 10-day quarantine-upon-arrival in Hawaii if they present a negative RT-PCR Test from a PAL testing partner in the Philippines, its official said Monday.<br /> </p>

Honolulu-bound passengers of Philippine Airlines are exempted from the mandatory 10-day quarantine-upon-arrival in Hawaii if they present a negative RT-PCR Test from a PAL testing partner in the Philippines, its official said Monday.