Following successful trials, Etihad Airways has expanded IATA
Travel Pass on flights between Abu Dhabi and seven destinations across its
network. The health certification app is now available for use on flights between
Abu Dhabi and Bangkok, Barcelona, Geneva, Madrid, Milan, New York and Singapore.
Mohammad Al Bulooki, chief operating
officer at Etihad Aviation Group, said: “The feedback from the IATA Travel Pass
trial has been positive, with Etihad’s guests appreciating its ease-of-use and
data security. Etihad is pleased to now make IATA Travel Pass available on
flights to and from seven major global cities, providing more guests with the
option of simplifying their journey and airport experience.”
Nick Careen, IATA’s senior vice president
for operations, safety and security, said: “Etihad’s decision to expand IATA
Travel Pass based on positive customer feedback is a strong endorsement of the
solution. IATA Travel pass was designed to provide a one-stop-shop solution for
travellers to safely and efficiently manage their Covid-19 documentation and
generate an ‘OK to Travel’ which airlines can trust. It’s great to see the app
in use facilitating the restart of international travel.”
The IATA Travel Pass app includes functionality to upload
vaccination certificates, including the EU’s digital Covid certificates.