United had sought permission from the Federal Aviation Authority to carry more dry ice than is typically allowed on flights to maintain the extremely low temperatures required to prevent Pfizer’s vaccine from spoiling

United Airlines on Friday began operating charter flights to move shipments of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for quick distribution if the shots are approved by US Food and Drug Administration.

The mass inoculation programme is expected to begin in late December, according to a report.

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