Emirates to Implement IATA Travel Pass Across Global Network

Emirates has signed a contract with IATA to implement the IATA Travel Pass solution across its global network.

After successful trials on select routes from its Dubai hub in April, Emirates gradually expanded the IATA Travel Pass pilot to customers on 12 routes in June and will now use it across its global network.

Currently available to Emirates customers travelling from 50 cities, the roll-out across all 120+ Emirates destinations is expected to be completed by October.

Adel Al Redha, Emirates’ Chief Operating Officer said, “Emirates continues to invest in technology and solutions, like IATA Travel Pass, so that we can deliver smooth journeys and contactless experiences for our customers while enabling our airport teams to handle document checks efficiently and in compliance with regulatory requirements. We are pleased to partner with IATA on the IATA Travel Pass solution from early pilot trials to full implementation and we will continue to work closely with IATA on enhancements to facilitate even more secure and smoother journeys for travellers.”

Key Features of the IATA Travel Pass

- Repository of latest travel requirements: Enables passengers to find accurate information on travel, testing, and vaccine requirements for their journey

- Registry of testing centres: Enables passengers to access certified COVID19 testing centres at their departure location which meet the requirements of their destination.

- Digital documentation: The app allows passengers to manage their travel documentation digitally. From receiving test results and vaccination certificates directly from authorised labs and test centres, to conveniently and securely sharing these documents with authorities and airlines to facilitate travel.

Travellers today can access over 1,500 COVID-19 test labs via the IATA Travel Pass app, and this number continues to grow. EU and UK citizens can register their vaccine certificate on the app, and work is underway to enable a broader range of verified digital travel documents to linked to, or uploaded to the app.

Travellers can download the app and register themselves by creating their digital identify using their passport.

Future enhancements include enabling customers to share their digital documents for travel before they reach the airport, such as COVID vaccination certificates and test results, and these will be securely and automatically reflected in Emirates’ check in systems to facilitate a smooth and hassle-free airport experience.

Nick Careen, IATA Senior Vice President Operations, Safety and Security said, “Emirates’ implementation of IATA Travel Pass across its global network cements its role as a key tool in managing the complex myriad of health credentials required for travel. By providing passengers with a one-stop-shop to demystify, manage and process these credentials through a secure automated process, they can arrive at the airport ready-to-fly using automated processes. This will avoid queuing and congestion for document checks - to the benefit of travelers, airlines, airports and governments.”

See also: What is the IATA Travel Pass, and what does it mean for travellers, airlines and the global travel industry? Exclusive video interview with Vinoop Goel.

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