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People wanting there to be testing right at the site of the airplane, all sorts of things are being discussed so peep aren't fully satisfied with that but i want to ask you about domestically. domestically there's no testing requirement, there's no vaccination requirement. why do you think they don't do that? it would seem that domestically having a vaccine requirement to fly, yeah, i'm sure would upset some people but it actually could make a difference. >> well, it would definitely increase the number of people who get vaccinated. in terms of whether it would decrease the amount of transmiss...

And that 24 hour window is really important to people if can be hard in this country and outside of this country to find quality, quick turn pcr tests. and when you're abroad they can cost north of $100. so people are worried logistically and budget wise. i spoke to some travel experts that say now with the further requirements they see a hit happening. and think think with this new testing requirement and the cost that could be associated with that, it might not be worth it. but here on the ground actively today, garrett, people are a little all over the place. there is still so much that we ...

For home tests, inbound international travelers have to have a 24 hour negative before coming back into the country. extend the requirement for masks and calling on employers to provide paid time off to get the shot or test. what did you think of the plan? >> i thought the plan was long on words and political rhetoric and short on actions and some of the actions are counter productive like the 24 hour testing requirement. if you're going to send a letter to everybody to get a booster, which i agree with, send them the test. don't make them go to a pharmacy. the 24 hour testing requirement is p...

But the mistake people would make is to say, let me wait and see if we get one. if you're eligible to get boosted, get boosted right now. >> reporter: there is screening in place for international travel but we've seen how quickly variants can spread once they reach our shores. does the science not suggest there should at minimum be a testing requirement for domestic air travel? and if not, why not? >> again, these kind of things we always talk about and consider. but right now, i'm not so sure we need a testing for air travel in this country. i always get back to the fact that people should w...

Make is to say, let me wait and see if we get one. if you're eligible for boosting, get boostered right now. >> follow up. there is screening in place for international travel, but we've seen how quickly variants can spread once they reach our shores. does the science not suggest there should at a minimum be a testing requirement for domestic air travel? and if not, why not? >> again, these kinds of things we always talk about and consider, but right now, i'm not so sure we need testing for air travel in this country. i always get back to the fact is that people should wind up getting vaccinat...