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Anthonia Isichei
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February 2, 2021 Blockchain
Emirates, a major airline based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is testing a blockchain mobile app developed by GE Digital Aviation to make it easier for passengers to adhere to COVID-19 travel requirements.
Blockchain Solution Provides Easy COVID-19 Test Experience
Emirates announced the news of the trial process via a press release on Sunday ( Jan. 31, 2021). According to the UAE airline, the blockchain mobile app would enable its passengers to carry out COVID-19 PCR tests at discounted prices.
The blockchain solution called TrustOne, was developed by GE Digital in collaboration with the food traceability company TE Food, back in June 2020. The app was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and seeks to enable robust health screening of airline staff and passengers, as well as trace the cleaning of aircrafts.
Emirates’ new ‘TrustOne’ app offers passengers discounted PCR tests through Eurofins
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Emirates is all set to trial a new mobile app, ‘TrustOne’, which will let the travellers avail COVID-19 PCR tests through Eurofins at special rates. The app will allow passengers to gain knowledge about the latest updates and protocols. Developed in partnership with GE Digital Aviation Software and TE Food, it will ensure seamless and convenient travel for passengers.
Trial for phase one of the TrustOne app is already in place
While booking the flight, Emirates travellers will be offered special rates for PCR tests through Eurofins. Right from finding lab locations to booking appointments, passengers can do everything on the app. The app will initially be launched on a trial basis. The first phase for the same is commenced in the UAE, France, UK, Spain and the Netherlands.