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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has started trials of a new service that will allow for quicker verification of Covid-19 test results, potentially paving the way for the introduction of vaccine passports.
Instead of checking health certificates manually for their authenticity, immigration staff will scan a QR code using an app developed by a Temasek-linked technology firm.
This will shorten the time needed for travellers to clear immigration and will improve their travel experience amid the pandemic, said SIA yesterday.
The new service is coming ahead of the expected introduction of vaccine-related travel rules by aviation authorities worldwide.
SIA worked with the International Air Transport Association (Iata) on the new service as part of a push to introduce industry-wide standards in the reopening of borders.
The new service can be used to verify the Covid-19 vaccination statuses of travellers.- FACEBOOK
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Flag carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA) has started trials of a new service which will allow for quicker verification of Covid-19 test results, potentially paving the way for the introduction of vaccine passports.
Rather than check health certificates manually for their authenticity, immigration staff will be able to scan a QR code using an app that was developed by a Temasek-linked technology company.
This will in turn shorten the time needed for travellers to clear immigration and improve their travel experience amid the ongoing pandemic, said the carrier on Wednesday (Dec 23).
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SIA trials service that speeds up verification of test results
The new service can be used to verify the Covid-19 vaccination statuses of travellers.PHOTO: ONG YE KUNG/FACEBOOK
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