Travel updates
Health and testing requirements
The U.S. and countries around the world have a range of travel requirements and restrictions due to COVID-19. Requirements are updated often, so we recommend checking the latest entry requirements before your trip.
U.S. entry requirements
A pre-departure COVID-19 test is no longer required for travelers entering the U.S. All travelers must also provide their contact information within 72 hours of departure, and foreign nationals must sign an attestation that they meet U.S. entry requirements and are vaccinated.
All travelers
U.S. citizen / legal permanent resident
You must provide contact information within 72 hours of departure.
Non-U.S. citizen
You must provide:
- Proof of vaccine unless you qualify for an exemption*
- Attestation related to proof of vaccine
- Contact information within 72 hours of departure
Keep in mind, if you're a non-U.S. citizen / legal permanent resident, you won’t be allowed to board the plane and cannot fly without showing proof of vaccination.
*Not required for children under 18 years old.
If you’re a non-U.S. citizen that qualifies for a medical exception, you must provide a signed letter from a licensed physician confirming that you have a medical contraindication to the vaccine when you check-in at the airport.
We collect your personal data in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, including certain data related to COVID-19 and your health status during the pandemic. For more information about how we process your data, please read our privacy policy.
Travelers from China, Hong Kong and Macau
All travelers regardless of citizenship or vaccination status must complete the CDC attestation confirming they meet U.S. entry requirements. If you’re a non-U.S. citizen, you must also have proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to fly, unless you qualify for an exception.
Print and complete the attestation forms and bring them to the airport.
- China passenger attestation form (PDF) Opens in a PDF in a new window
- Vaccinated non-U.S. citizens (PDF) Opens in a PDF in a new window
- Unvaccinated non-U.S. citizens who meet exception requirements (PDF) Opens in a PDF in a new window
All other travelers
The U.S. government requires all non-U.S. citizens / legal permanent residents flying to the U.S. – 2 years and older – to complete the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) attestation confirming they meet U.S. entry requirements and are vaccinated against COVID-19.
If you’re a non-U.S. citizen, you must also have proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to fly, unless you qualify for an exception.
Complete attestation form online
Sign and complete your attestation form online before your trip.
Passenger attestation to enter the U.S.
Download attestation forms
If you can't complete the attestation form online, print and complete the form and bring it to the airport to save time.
- Vaccinated non-U.S. citizens (PDF) Opens in a PDF in a new window
- Unvaccinated non-U.S. citizens who meet exception requirements (PDF) Opens in a PDF in a new window
Use the VeriFLY™ app
You can use the VeriFLY™ app if you're fully vaccinated.
The U.S. government requires each passenger flying to the United States to provide complete and accurate contact information to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may result in criminal penalties.
You must complete this information on aa.com within 72 hours of your departure.
Answer a few questions to find out what’s needed for each traveler, including children, to board a flight to the United States.
Face masks
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to recommend that people wear a face mask in indoor public transportation settings, but they aren’t required to be worn in airport settings or on your flight unless an individual jurisdiction has these requirements.
We recommend checking the cities / countries you’re traveling to / through / from for the latest updates and travel requirements.