In a major announcement, budget carrier SpiceJet has introduced a new service under which customers will be able to book the COVID-19 RT-PCR test using the appointment booking service offered by VFS Global. The COVID-19 RT-PCR test is commonly referred to as the confirmatory test for COVID-19. 

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The move is in the wake of a mandatory COVID-19 negative test report for passengers, especially for international travel. 

This has led to “apprehensions” among travellers regarding the entire process of complying with various pre-travel requirements, the company said in its media release.  

The facility is available for customer in India and UAE. The test could be conducted from the homes, it said. 

Know how to book you COVID-19 RT-PCR test  

  1. Visit SpiceJet’s website at www.spicejet.com and avail the service under the ‘Add-ons’ section.  
  2. Click on the ‘Book now’ button to initiate the booking process.  
  3. Customers can either request for a test at their doorstep or visit the nearby lab, as per their convenience and the available schedule.  
  4. Besides, customers will also be offered the option to select their preferred testing location and appointment slot.  
  5. At the end of the booking one needs to provide their personal details including the identity proof to confirm the appointment. 
  6. The test reports will be sent by the associated laboratory to the registered email address of the individual within 24 to 60 hours. To know more on booking an appointment, visit https://www.spicejet.com/CovidTest.aspx 

Indian customers can submit their sample either at a location of choice using the ‘At your Doorstep’ service or visit an associated ICMR approved lab Mumbai, Delhi, Kochi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Jalandhar, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad and Pune. Test fees will be as per the regulated prices set by local government bodies and same rates will apply for children and adults. 

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Passengers travelling from UAE may submit their test samples at the partnered certified laboratory in Ajman, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, or Sharjah, or at a location of choice within the UAE. The test prices will start as low as AED 160 for both children and adults.