International passengers flying out of India will now need to have QR codes on their RT-PCR test reports. The rule will come into force on May 22, 2021. Authorities won’t allow passengers without QR codes on their reports to board the flights. Earlier, many passengers had used false or forged negative test reports to travel. Their negligence can put the health of other passengers at risk. To avoid this issue, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has now mandated QR codes on the negative test reports. Read on to know more.
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MoCA Makes QR Codes Compulsory On RT-PCR Negative Reports For International Flights
An Office Memorandum by the Ministry of Civil Aviation reads, “To ensure minimum physical contact and smooth movement of passengers in the present pandemic situation, without compromising on the verification of the necessary details, the airline operators are advised to accept only those passengers who are carrying a negative RT-PCR test report with QR code for boarding international flights departing from India after 0001 hours on 22nd May 2021. This is applicable only to those passengers who are required to carry RT-PCR test report as per the guidelines/requirements issued by the destination countries.”
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Taking to Twitter, Air India Express has stated, “Attention Passengers Boarding International Flights From India… Effective 22nd May 2021, passengers carrying negative RT-PCR report as per the requirement of their destination country, must ensure that the report has a QR code linking to the original report.” When Will International Flights Resume From India To US, UK, Australia & UAE? Get All The Deets Here
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Booking International Flights Now
Many countries have banned flights from India due to the alarming second wave of COVID-19. But despite the bans, if you need to travel abroad for something important, you can try out options like hiring private jets, taking flights via transit routes, getting a work visa or getting vaccinated. Some countries have started accepting fully vaccinated travellers from India. But still, when there are risks of cancellations, it is advisable to book the flights only when air travel to the destinations resume, or your money might be stuck with the airlines. Also, if you’re travelling now, be extra cautious and follow all the precautionary measures.