Affinidi Working with Etihad to Advance Authentication of Digital Health Credentials

Affinidi, a Singapore-based technology company, has been working with Etihad Airways to advance the airline’s ability to digitally read, authenticate and validate COVID19 test results.

Since 27 March of this year, the airline has been trialing Affinidi’s travel verification solution to authenticate the digital health credentials of passengers travelling from Singapore to Abu Dhabi.

Etihad has since expanded the trial of Affinidi’s Healthcare Network Assessment program to flights from Bahrain, Cairo, Maldives, Manila, and Jakarta.

The airline is working with Affinidi to identify the types of pre-departure test results issued by healthcare providers as well as overall valid scan rates of QR codes on health reports when passengers check-in at the airports. This allows both companies to understand the digital maturity and extent of QR code adoption on health reports in each destination market.

John Wright, Vice President Global Airports and Network Operations, Etihad Airways, said: “To facilitate the safe reopening of international travel and provide our guests with the best experience, it is important that we are able to seamlessly authenticate and validate health credentials, regardless of their origin or format, in a manner that protects the confidentiality of our guest’s data. We have always advocated the importance of interoperability of digital health solutions and are glad to partner with Affinidi to help accelerate this development.”

The assessment has thus far captured over 9,000 guest check-ins and identified 141 healthcare labs across five markets.

Toby Berger, Director of Travel at Affinidi, said, “We are excited to partner with Etihad Airways on this industry-first program. As stakeholders in the travel ecosystem look to restart safe international travel, standardization of digital health credentials and a seamless verification process will be key for authorities to verify passengers’ credentials efficiently. At Affinidi, we continue to be a trusted global partner in delivering safe travel solutions centered on authenticating health credentials to address the increasingly complex environment for safe travel. Programs like the Healthcare Network Assessment will also provide airlines with a better understanding of the health landscape and explore how they can strengthen collaboration with healthcare providers.”

Over the coming months, Etihad is expected to expand the Affinidi Healthcare Network Assessment to more destinations in its network.

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