Safety
American Airlines Begins Trials for Covid Vaccine Transport
Flights between Miami and South America conducted by American Airlines’ cargo operation to simulate Covid vaccine transport began in mid-November.
A Boeing 777-200 stands ready to accept cargo at Miami International Airport. American’s cargo operation has recently used a 777-200 for trial flights from Miami to South America in preparation for transporting the Covid-19 vaccine. (Photo: American Airlines)
A Boeing 777-200 stands ready to accept cargo at Miami International Airport. American’s cargo operation has recently used a 777-200 for trial flights from Miami to South America in preparation for transporting the Covid-19 vaccine. (Photo: American Airlines)

American Airlines has begun flight trials with a Boeing 777-200 to prepare for transporting Covid-19 vaccines, the company said on Monday. The trials, begun in mid-November between Miami and South America, simulate the conditions needed to test vaccines’ thermal packaging and the handling processes needed to ensure they arrive safely at their destinations once health authorities issue their approvals.