Airlines around the world are doing everything in their will to make air travel safe again. Right from announcing covid-19 covers to reducing the fare, everything is done, keeping the customer in mind. And now Etihad Airways- Abu Dhabi’ national carrier, is all set to implement health passports. Health passports will be implemented for passengers arriving and departing from Abu Dhabi.
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Etihad Passengers Can Soon Use Health Passports From Abu Dhabi
UAE is at the forefront of the global travel industry’s recovery. In fact, with the country’s mass vaccination drive, it is way ahead on the curve. And now, with this Health passport, the nation is taking a big step forward.
Speaking about implementing this Health passport, Mohammad Al Bulooki, chief operating officer, Etihad Aviation Group, said to a leading daily,
“The development of health passes are new to the airline industry, and COVID-19 tests and vaccinations will be essential to get the world flying again. Following the success of an initial pilot in September 2020 to digitalise pre-departure COVID-19 test results, a world’s first for the air travel industry, Etihad passengers can now use health passports from a number of destinations, including London, Paris, and Amsterdam, and very soon, from our hub in Abu Dhabi.”
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Digital Solutions Are Not only Big Step Forward For Etihad But Also For The Airline Industry
He also said that digital solutions like these are a big step forward for Etihad’s guest and the airline industry. Well, not only this, both Etihad and Emirates have partnered with the International Air Transport Association to launch the IATA Travel Pass for their passengers.
The pass will register passengers’ COVID-19 test status and allow the airline to auto-populate check-in systems accordingly, even ahead of arrival at the airport. Well, with the vaccine and the concept of health passports in place, we only hope that the future of international travel improves with time.
First Published: March 17, 2021 12:21 PM