COVID-19 UPDATES
TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS
During these challenging times, Airshare remains open for business and ready to serve your travel needs. Safety is our number one priority and we have been closely monitoring the local and national restrictions and recommendations regarding COVID-19. The airlines and private transportation services we provide are deemed essential and we are doing everything we can to ensure safe transportation for you and your business. We look forward to serving you and wish you all to stay safe.
06/12/2022:Updated Pre-departure Testing Requirements for Air Travelers to the U.S.
Starting on June 12, 2022, air passengers will not need to get tested and show the COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 prior to boarding a flight to the U.S
For specifics surrounding this update, please click here.
04/18/2022:Updated Statement Regarding Face Mask Use
Due to today’s court ruling, effective immediately, TSA will no longer enforce its Security Directives and Emergency Amendment requiring mask use on public transportation and transportation hubs. TSA will also rescind the new Security Directives that were scheduled to take effect tomorrow. CDC continues to recommend that people wear masks in indoor public transportation settings at this time.
For specifics surrounding this update, please click here.
12/06/2021:Updated Pre-departure Testing Requirements for Air Travelers to the U.S.
Starting on December 6, air travelers aged two and older, regardless of vaccination status, are required to show documentation of a negative viral test result taken within one day of the flight’s departure to the United States before boarding.
02/02/2021: Update on CDC mask requirements for EMBARK Cardholders and Part 135 travel
02/02/2021
Mask requirements for EMBARK Cardholders
EMBARK Cardholders,
Effective today, all EMBARK customers must adhere to a new order issued by the Center for Disease Control. Per this order, all passengers must wear masks covering their nose and mouth while at the FBO and throughout the duration of their travel on board the aircraft.
Please note the following:
- A properly worn mask must completely cover the nose and mouth of the wearer. The mask should be secured to the head, including with ties or ear loops. The mask should fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face. Face shields are not permitted for use in place of masks. CDC guidance for attributes of acceptable masks can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/masks/mask-travel-guidance.html.
- Even if you have been vaccinated or recently tested negative for COVID-19, you will still be mandated to wear a mask both at the FBO and during travel.
- The requirements to wear a mask shall not apply to the following circumstances:
- While eating, drinking or taking medication, for brief periods
- While communicating with a person who is hearing impaired when the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication
- If, on an aircraft, wearing of oxygen masks is needed because of loss of cabin pressure or other event affecting aircraft ventilation
- If unconscious (for reasons other than sleeping), incapacitated, unable to be awakened, or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance
- The following categories of passengers are exempt from this order:
- A child under the age of two years
- A person with a disability who cannot wear a mask, or cannot safely wear a mask, because of the disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.)
Mask requirements for Part 135 travel
Managed Aircraft Customers,
Effective February 2nd, all passengers on Part 135 flights must adhere to a new order issued by the Center for Disease Control. As we know some of you do take Part 135 flights occasionally, we wanted to make sure you are aware of this mandate. Please note those flying Part 91 or Part 91K are exempt from this order.
All Part 135 passengers must adhere to the following:
- Wear masks covering their nose and mouth while at the FBO and throughout the duration of their travel on board your aircraft.
- A properly worn mask must completely cover the nose and mouth of the wearer. The mask should be secured to the head, including with ties or ear loops. The mask should fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face. Face shields are not permitted for use in place of masks. CDC guidance for attributes of acceptable masks can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/masks/mask-travel-guidance.html.
- Even if you have been vaccinated or recently tested negative for COVID-19, you will still be mandated to wear a mask both at the FBO and during travel.
- The requirements to wear a mask shall not apply to the following circumstances:
- While eating, drinking or taking medication, for brief periods
- While communicating with a person who is hearing impaired when the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication
- If, on an aircraft, wearing of oxygen masks is needed because of loss of cabin pressure or other event affecting aircraft ventilation
- If unconscious (for reasons other than sleeping), incapacitated, unable to be awakened, or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance
- The following categories of passengers are exempt from this order:
- A child under the age of two years
- A person with a disability who cannot wear a mask, or cannot safely wear a mask, because of the disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.)
01/26/2021: Update on new entry requirements when returning to the U.S. from international destinations
Beginning on January 26th and until further notice, the Center for Disease Control will now require all international travelers to provide a negative COVID-19 test before re-entering the United States. Rest assured, we are here to help you through this process. Following is what you need to know:
- All passengers (ages 2 or older) traveling from a foreign country (not including U.S. Territories) to the United States (including U.S. Territories) must take a COVID-19 test at least 3 days prior to departure.
- If a passenger had COVID-19 within the previous 90 days and recovered, then that passenger may board with a letter from a licensed health provider stating that the passenger is cleared for travel. They do not need to take another COVID-19 test.
- At this time, even if you have already been vaccinated, you will still need to be tested.
- Results of the test must be provided in paper or electronic format to a member of your flight crew prior to boarding your flight back to the U.S.
- When booking a future international trip, our Owner Services team will provide you with a Disclosure and Attestation form that you will need to complete prior to re-entering the U.S., as well as the location of a Qualified COVID-19 testing facility at your travel destination.
Prior to your trip, our Owner Services team will update you with more specific information, as we anticipate there may be ongoing changes to this process.
Airshare Updates
As circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak continue to unfold, we want to let you know of some immediate changes we are making to your experience in flying with us. In addition, we are asking for your help in ensuring the safety of those traveling with you, our fellow customers, and the Airshare employees who are working hard to ensure your travel needs are fulfilled during this challenging time for all of us.
To minimize contamination risk of COVID-19 for our customers, passengers, and crewmembers during Airshare flights, we will be implementing the following additional actions and policies until further notice:
- No newspapers will be provided on the aircraft.
- All company blankets will be removed.
- Aircraft will be stocked as usual; however, crewmembers will not be serving stock to passengers.
- Crewmembers will disinfect headsets and flight deck touchpoints before the first flight of the day and during crew changes.
- Passenger briefings will be conducted from the flight deck or from the aircraft entry doorway.
We consider all of you to be members of the Airshare family; therefore, we are requesting your support as well.
How You Can Help
If any of the following apply, we ask that you reconsider your current travel plans to protect the safety of everyone on your flight and those that may utilize that aircraft afterward:
- You or any passenger traveling with you has been infected by COVID-19 within the last 30 days.
- You or any passenger have had symptoms consistent with COVID-19 over the last 15 days, including fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
- You or any passenger have cared for a family member, friend, or associate that has been infected with COVID-19.
- You have traveled to any of following destinations in the last 15 days: China, Iran, South Korea, United Kingdom, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, San Marino or Vatican City.