The global health crisis has hit airlines particularly hard, but many in the industry believe that offering COVID-19 testing at airports could help bring more passengers back onto planes.

Some airports have already started doing this, while others are in the process of adding COVID-19 testing areas to their facilities. AFAR has compiled a list of current facilities in airports as well as a list of which airports are getting testing soon.

Having a list of airports offering testing options is great; but why does this matter for you? Well, on a broad level, testing facilities in more airports may encourage air travel to open further — including expanding flights to and from airports close to U.S. and International Disney parks. That’s a big deal for many Disney fans, especially those living outside of the United States.

But secondarily, more testing facilities means more travelers are able to bypass the implemented 14-day quarantines in many areas if they test negative in the airport. This could greatly affect routes that many people travel in order to enjoy a shorter vacation rather than a long-term stay; something many of us do when we visit Disney World.

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