British Airways (BA) urged the British Government to “lead” the reopening of the travel sector and develop systems to facilitate international travel such as the use of digital technology to verify whether passengers have been vaccinated against Covid-19.
In a recent statement to the local media by the CEO of the British airline, Sean Doyle, released today, he urged the Executive to “set an example” as a global leader in resuming travel abroad in the wake of “great progress” carried out in this country in its fight against the pandemic.
The manager suggested the use of digital technology systems with which to check if passengers have been vaccinated against covid-19 and with which to verify the results of the tests.
Doyle, who replaced Alex Cruz at the helm of the company in October 2020, felt that the UK can be “very proud” of the creation of the Oxford / AstraZeneca vaccine and of the high number of citizens who have already received the vaccine. prepared compared to other countries.
“In the UK we are making great progress in dealing with the pandemic,” said Doyle, who believes that this is why the UK has placed itself in “a very strong leadership position when it comes to going to the other side of the world. the pandemic “.
“We want to make sure that we also carry that leadership position in restoring travel and the economy,” he added.
BA is currently testing the use of “a mobile health travel passport” produced by VeriFLY, which will allow passengers traveling from London to the United States “to demonstrate that they meet US entry requirements. .before boarding your flight. “
He believes that this country will find it “very difficult” to reopen business and investment if travel remains restricted.
While observing that “it is quite obvious that governments and countries want to accept British travelers again”, “quick action” and “global coordination” are required.
“I believe that those who have been vaccinated, should be able to travel without restrictions and those who do not, should do so with a negative test result,” value, while recalling that the availability of covid tests has improved a lot compared to ago a year and “are much more affordable.”
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