The club Travel Pass "just days after the announcement of its new adoption by the Singapore authoritiesNow it's Latin America's turn to try out the solution promoted by IATA. Iberia intends to position itself in the front line, with a trial launched on the Madrid-Montevideo. The airline says it has chosen the Quironprevención, Recoletas Red Hospitalaria and Arquimea health laboratories as its approved partners. The test starts on 10 AprilThe travellers concerned have already been informed of the procedure to follow. If all goes well, this should end with the "OK to Travel" message presented at the airport, the new passport for international travellers.
" By testing IATA's Travel Pass, Iberia is helping to lay the foundations for a reconnected world in which healthcare vouchers will play a key role. "says Nick Careen. The IATA Vice President for Airports, Passengers, Cargo and Security goes on to look to the future: " In the longer term, the digital identity elements of the IATA Travel Pass will put Iberia passengers at the forefront of an even more convenient contactless travel experience. ".
Gabriel Perdiguero, Iberia's Director of Customers, Transformation and Systems, said: " With security as our primary consideration, we are relying on technology to reopen borders, encourage travel and get things back to normal as quickly as possible. We are confident that the Digital Health Passport will play a key role in this effort, and that it is the right way to facilitate the movement of people by offering customers a simpler, faster and contactless airport experience. ". Gabriel Perdiguero adds: " Reopening our sector and travel in general requires a major effort on the part of all players, by ensuring interoperability, building secure platforms and using the most advanced technologies. ".
