Korean Air requires Ebola declarations for all US-bound passengers

Korean Air has announced a new requirement for all passengers heading to the United States. Starting from 1:59 p.m. on Wednesday, travelers must submit an Ebola-related declaration. This declaration must confirm that they have not been to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the last 21 days. This measure is part of new U.S. health protocols aimed at preventing the spread of Ebola from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The requirement applies to all U.S.-bound routes, including those for U.S. citizens, residents, airline crew members, visitors, and passengers who are transiting through the United States. Anyone who has been in Congo within the past three weeks will not be permitted to board a U.S.-bound flight. Even passengers who only changed planes at an airport in Congo, without leaving the airport, will be treated as having traveled to the country and will face entry restrictions. Passengers are required to complete and submit this declaration before boarding.