Vietnam Airlines signs up for international vaccine passport program
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Vietnam Airlines has signed an agreement with the International Air Transport Association to trial a vaccine passport next month.
It will implement the IATA Travel Pass initiative that allows people to store verified Covid-19-test and vaccination certificates on a smartphone app.
They must be issued by authorized facilities registered with IATA.
Le Hong Ha, CEO of Vietnam Airlines, said: “The most important goal of the initiative is to revive people’s faith in air transport and ensure safe and smooth travel.”
Nick Careen, an IATA board member, said it is a solution for facilitating international travel during the pandemic.
Three countries have signed up for the use of the IATA Travel Pass, Singapore, Panama and Estonia, and 30 airlines.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which other countries are participating in the IATA Travel Pass initiative?
Which other countries are participating in the IATA Travel Pass initiative?
Singapore, Panama, and Estonia have signed up to use the IATA Travel Pass initiative. Vietnam Airlines is the latest airline to join the programme.
Q.What is the primary aim of this initiative, according to Vietnam Airlines' CEO?
What is the primary aim of this initiative, according to Vietnam Airlines' CEO?
Le Hong Ha, CEO of Vietnam Airlines, stated that the most important goal is to revive public faith in air transport and ensure safe and smooth travel for passengers.
Q.How will the IATA Travel Pass work for individuals?
How will the IATA Travel Pass work for individuals?
The IATA Travel Pass initiative allows individuals to store verified Covid-19 test and vaccination certificates on a smartphone app. These must be from authorised facilities registered with IATA.
Q.How many airlines are currently involved in the IATA Travel Pass programme?
How many airlines are currently involved in the IATA Travel Pass programme?
Vietnam Airlines is one of thirty airlines that have signed up for the IATA Travel Pass initiative. The programme is set to be trialled next month.
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