February 1, 2021
Philippine Airlines issued its new COVID-19 testing and quarantine protocols for arriving passengers starting today, February 1.
In line with the latest resolution of the Inter-Agency Task Force for Emerging and Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID), passengers arriving in the Philippines starting Feb.1, 2021 shall undergo RT-PCR testing on their 6th day of quarantine at a facility/hotel accredited by tourism and health agencies of the government.
Allowed for travel to the Philippines, subject to the presentation of required travel documents are: Filipino citizens, foreign nationals with long-term visas, diplomats and dignitaries, and those with medical emergency cases, including medical escorts.
Philippine Airlines is reminding arriving passengers to observe the following revised arrival and quarantine protocols:
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The government has imposed conditions on some foreign nationals allowed entry into the country, including having valid and existing visas as well as COVID-19 testing at a quarantine facility on the sixth day from their date of arrival.
PAL urged the passengers to register on the Electronic Case Investigation Form (e-CIF) as early as three days before their flight to Manila.
The airline encouraged non-Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to pre-book a hotel accredited by tourism and health agencies for a six-night accommodation.
Passengers are also advised to present their QR code, Affidavit of Undertaking, and the Traze App. In addition, the sign the declaration and waiver form indicating that they are healthy and fit to travel.
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