INDIGO BECOMES FIRST INDIAN AIRLINE TO LAUNCH A PILOT FOR IATA TRAVEL PASS

INDIGO BECOMES FIRST INDIAN AIRLINE TO LAUNCH A PILOT FOR IATA TRAVEL PASS

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In it's effort to chart recovery for International travel, IndiGo has partnered with International Air Transport Association (IATA) to become first Indian airline to launch a pilot for IATA travel pass to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for Covid-19 testing or vaccine information.
It is a mobile app which helps travellers to store and manage their verified certifications for Covid-19 tests or vaccines. The pass will enable IndiGo passengers to create a "DIGITAL PASSPORT" to verify their pre-travel or vaccination status to meet the SOP"s of the destination. The passengers will be able to share the test and vaccination certificates with authorities as well as airlines to facilitate travel. The app will also enable passengers to manage and save all their travel documentation digitally and seamlessly throughout the travel experience.


"We are proud to partner with IATA to become the country's firdt airline to take this step towards enabling customers with a travel pass mobile app. This intiative is a significant step to prepare for a new normal, especially with regards to international travel. Today, most countries have implemented protocols for travellers across the globe and this IATA travel pass will simplify and digitize the requisite passenger information for respective countries. We are certain that our collaboration with IATA on this innovation will prove to be a stepping-stone towards international air travel recovery, while providing a hassle-free experience to our customers." - Ronojoy Dutta, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo mentioned.


The platform will also enable authorized labs and test centre to securely send test results or vaccination certificates to passengers. The global registry, operated by IATA, will manage, and allow the secure flow of necessary information amongst all stakeholders and a provide a seamless passenger experience.

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