Blackpool Airport launches coronavirus testing service

Travellers can get coronavirus tests at Blackpool Airport after a company there became the first aircraft facility to offer them in the region.
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Hangar 3 has teamed up with partner DAM Healthcare to be the first North West airport to offer 2019 Covid Rapid PCR Assay Tests to the public.

The tests will be carried out in Hangar 3's private medical facility by trained health professionals and will include analysis for SARS COV 2 which is the virus which causes COVID19.

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Together with the results people will be able to pay to get a Fit to Fly or Fit to Work Certificate.

Hangar 3 at Blackpool Airport have introduced coronavirus testing for passengers.  Pictured is tecnician Louise Johnston with general manager Victoria English (left)Hangar 3 at Blackpool Airport have introduced coronavirus testing for passengers.  Pictured is tecnician Louise Johnston with general manager Victoria English (left)
Hangar 3 at Blackpool Airport have introduced coronavirus testing for passengers. Pictured is tecnician Louise Johnston with general manager Victoria English (left)

The test results can be available from between eight and 48 hours depending on price and Hangar 3 is also doing home visits and a courier service to deliver the certificates directly to customers' door.

Bosses at Hangar 3 said they had put this practice into place to support the growing number of independent aircraft movements taking place from at Blackpool Airport but would welcome the opportunity to support all travellers who need such certification from wherever they embark in the North West.

Additionally, Hangar 3 will also make available Arrival Testing for passengers entering the UK independently, which it said would reduce the current quarantine period (outside travel corridors) to five days.

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General manager at Hangar 3 Victoria English said: “Many countries now require passengers to provide a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of arrival into another country, the PCR test that we can provide at Hangar 3 provides the customer with a Fit to Fly certificate which allows passengers to carry out business trips and once the restrictions ease, for travellers going away on holiday.

Technician Louise Johnston carries out a swab test in the medical facility at Hangar 3 at the airportTechnician Louise Johnston carries out a swab test in the medical facility at Hangar 3 at the airport
Technician Louise Johnston carries out a swab test in the medical facility at Hangar 3 at the airport

"We are the first private aircraft facility in the North West to offer this service and we are offering it to passengers flying commercially or privately. We can also provide a Fit to Work certificate for any companies that require evidence their employees are COVID-19 free prior to returning to work.”

Hangar 3 Blackpool Limited is one of the North West England’s largest independent handing agents for independent aircraft and a charter broker serving clients throughout the North West.

It provides a facility for people to house their private aircraft, offers management and charter services and helps with aircraft sales.

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