" Safe Travel Barometer "recently published the results of its latest survey on health protocols at more than 230 airlines worldwide. The index "Safe Travel Score is an industry first. It was created during the summer when borders were reopened following the first wave of covid.
The health safety rating is based on an independent audit that analyses 26 health and safety measures for travellers. It also takes into account initiatives to make travel comfortable, the excellence of a service adapted to the crisis, the measures put in place by the authorities to simplify travel and, finally, the overall experience of travellers.
The Safe Travel Score methodology is based on three categories :
- Safety protocols in place before and at the time of travel.
- Simplicity and ease of protocol for travellers.
- Excellent service on the ground and on board.
These factors have a direct or psychological impact on travellers' decisions at the present time.
Three Gulf carriers in the top 10
In the top 10 companies offering the best passenger health insurance, the three major Gulf carriers - Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways - come out on top.
In Dubai, Emirates received a score of 4.4 out of 5.0 for travel safety. The airline has implemented numerous initiatives to promote passenger health and safety. Mandatory use of masks, systematic cleaning of the aircraft after each flight and disinfection of toilets several times during the flight are just some of the measures taken by the airline.
In addition, the carrier offers a very proactive and generous flight change and cancellation policyIn addition to offering a free covid insurance. All these measures offer maximum transparency and security for travellers.
Etihad and Qatar Airways offer very similar health services, with the former scoring 4.3 and the latter 4.2. In all, 23 companies out of the 230 analysed have a score of at least 4. In Europe, Air France, Iberia and Lufthansa scored 4.1 on the Safe Travel Score scale.
Three Asian airlines are also in the top 10 - Singapore Airlines, Air China and Vistara (India), also with a score of 4.1. Delta Airlines is the only American company in the top 10.
