Both Emirates and
Etihad Airways have partnered with the International Air Transport Association
(IATA) to trial IATA Travel Pass – a mobile app to help passengers easily and
securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for
COVID-19 testing or vaccine information.
IATA Travel Pass enables Emirates passengers to create a
'digital passport' to verify their pre-travel test or vaccination meets the
requirements of the destination. They will also be able to share the test and
vaccination certificates with authorities and airlines to facilitate travel.
The new app will also enable travelers to manage all travel documentation
digitally and seamlessly throughout the travel experience.
Adel Al Redha Emirates' the chief operating officer said: "While international travel remains as
safe as ever, there are new protocols and travel requirements with the current
global pandemic. We have worked with IATA on this innovative solution to
simplify and digitally transmit the information that is required by countries
and governments into our airline systems, in a secure and efficient manner. We
are proud to be one of the first airlines in the world to pilot this initiative, which will provide an enhanced customer experience and conveniently
facilitate our customers' travel needs."
Mohammad
Al Bulooki, chief operating officer, Etihad Aviation Group said: “COVID-19 tests
and vaccinations will be key to get the world flying again. Since 1 August
2020, Etihad is the only airline requiring a pre-departure negative PCR test
result for all passengers worldwide, and again on arrival in Abu Dhabi, giving
our guests the added assurance of safety when they travel with us. A high
priority for Etihad is for our guests to have an easy, secure, and efficient way
to identify and verify their information. Being one of the first airlines
globally working with IATA as a pioneer partner on the IATA Travel Pass is a
big step forward for Etihad’s guests and for the industry,”
Comments