Aberdeen airport to introduce rapid Covid-19 testing facilities

New rapid Covid-19 testing facilities have been introduced at Aberdeen and Glasgow Airports.

The terminal based facilities will offer both PCR and antigen testing for passengers currently using the airports for essential travel. 

AGS Airports, who owns Aberdeen and Glasgow, introduced the scheme alongside ICTS UK and Ireland and the TAC Healthcare Group. 

PCR testing can either be done by a walk-up test within the terminal or via a park-and-test method with the result for PCR returning in 24 hours while antigen takes just 15 minutes. 

AGS Airports' chief operating officer said: "Although many air services have been grounded throughout the pandemic, our airports have remained open to support critical services including Highlands and Islands routes, essential oil and gas operations and vital hub connectivity for key workers. 

"The introduction of these on-site testing facilities will not only provide passengers travelling for essential purposes with a quick and convenient service, they will hopefully play a crucial role in the safe resumption of wider domestic and international travel in the weeks and months ahead.” 

Passengers are advised to make appointments for either testing method in advance through the airports individual websites. 

ICTS UK & Ireland managing director Andy Kynoch said: "We are delighted to be in the position to facilitate a process which will enable the return of air travel.

"This process will also stimulate the healing of the aviation sector, which we have been a part of for over 33 years.

"As a group, we are incredibly proud of the agility with which we have been able to be at the forefront in assisting our clients in getting aviation back in the air.”