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As many of you who clock dozens of business flights a year know, predeparture champagne and the most comfortable lie-flat seat aren’t going to save the day if you can’t work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The latest predeparture sanctuary that will land at LAX?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2024

Fliers submit a bid through the website and are notified of its acceptance between 48 and two hours predeparture.

From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2023

“Now is the time for the administration to sunset federal transportation travel restrictions, including the international predeparture testing requirement and federal mask mandates,” the letter said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2022

Britain will end Covid predeparture testing for vaccinated air travelers to enter the country starting 11 February.

From The Guardian • Feb. 3, 2022