Couple arrested for boarding United Airlines flight to Hawaii after testing positive for COVID-19
requires negative COVID-19 tests prior to arrival
Once the couple arrived at the Lihue Airport, they were identified by officers that “escorted them to a designated isolation room for further processing and investigation,” KPD Public Information Officer Coco Zickos said in a statement.
Moribe and Peterson were charged with reckless endangering. They both posted bail at $1,000 each.
In a statement to USA TODAY, United Airlines representatives said they were “investigating this matter further to assess these passengers’ ability to fly on United in the future.” The company statement added that the “health and safety of our employees and customers is our highest priority.”
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