An application that enables the verification of examinations and vaccinations .. and enables travelers to manage travel digitally

"Emirates Airlines" tests "IATA passport" for "Covid-19"

  • The tanker will carry out the first stage in Dubai to verify the validity of the "BCR" examination before departure.

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  • Adel Al-Reda: "The new initiative will provide an improved experience for our customers, and make their travel requirements easier."

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"Emirates Airlines" has entered into a partnership agreement with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to become one of the first airlines in the world to test the "IATA Passport", which is a mobile application to help passengers manage their travel easily and safely in line with With any government requirements for information on tests or vaccines "Covid-19".

The carrier explained in a statement yesterday that the "IATA passport" allows its passengers to create a "digital passport" to verify that the pre-departure or vaccination test meets the requirements of their destinations, and they will also be able to share test and vaccination certificates with the authorities and airlines to facilitate travel, in addition to The new application enables travelers to seamlessly and digitally manage all documents throughout their travel experience.

She added that, prior to the full launch, Emirates Airlines will carry out the first phase in Dubai to verify the validity of the PCR examination before departure, indicating that in this initial phase, which is expected to begin next April, the application will allow Emirates Airlines customers traveling. From Dubai, to share the results of the "Covid-19" examination directly with the carrier even before their arrival at the airport, by automatically transferring the details to the check-in system.

"Although international travel is still safe as it has always been, the pandemic has imposed new travel protocols and requirements," said Adel Al-Reda, chief operating officer of Emirates Airlines.

He added, "We have worked with (IATA) on this initiative and solution to simplify and transfer the information requested by countries to our systems digitally, effectively and safely. The initiative will provide an improved experience for our customers, and facilitate their travel requirements.

For his part, Senior Vice President of the International Air Transport Association for Airports, Passenger, Shipping and Security Affairs, Nicholas Karen, said: “(Emirates Airlines) will provide, through its customer base and operations, valuable inputs and information to improve the (IATA passport) program.”

A campaign to travel at attractive prices

Emirates Airlines launched its highly anticipated global sales campaign to inspire travelers and encourage them to reconnect with family and friends, or explore new destinations in the new year.

The carrier explained in a statement that the economy class prices from Dubai start from 1055 dirhams to Karachi, from 1605 dirhams to Istanbul, from 1695 dirhams to Cairo, and from 1995 to Moscow, and from 4995 dirhams to Los Angeles, while business class prices start from 4495 dirhams to Karachi, 5995 dirhams to Cairo, 8995 dirhams to Istanbul, from 9995 dirhams to Moscow, and from 23995 dirhams to Los Angeles.

Emirates Airlines customers are required to make reservations from today until the second of February 2021, for travel until 15 June 2021. They can also book and travel with peace of mind with flexible options for changing appointments and multi-risk travel insurance, including coverage for “Covid-19”. With every trip.

The advantages of the passport

The integrated registration of travel requirements, within the “IATA passport” application, enables passengers to view accurate information about travel requirements, and to enter all destinations, regardless of where they are traveling from.

The application will also contain examination and vaccination centers, which will make it easier for travelers to find in the places of departure of their trips these centers that meet the examination standards and vaccination requirements of their destinations.

The application will also allow accredited laboratories and testing centers to safely send test results or vaccination certificates to travelers.

The global registry, to be maintained by IATA, will manage and enable the secure flow of necessary information between all relevant agencies.

The new app allows sharing of test and vaccination certificates with authorities and airlines.

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