Abu Dhabi – Etihad Airways will continue to use the ‘Verified To Fly’ platform, which allows travelers to validate their Covid-19 travel documents before arriving at the airport.
The platform is currently available for a vast majority of Etihad flights and has been found “hugely popular” with the travelers, the airlines said.
In a statement, Etihad said early trials showed that Verified To Fly guests saw their processing time at the check-in desk almost halved and the average queuing time for all guests reduced.
“With the formalities out of the way, verified travelers enjoy fast track check-in at the airport through the dedicated Verified to Fly desk for a quicker and smoother experience,” the statement added.
To use the service, passengers sign-up by visiting Manage my Booking and following the simple instructions to upload and submit their travel documents. They will receive a confirmation once their documents have been approved in line with government requirements and can travel to the airport with peace of mind, knowing they have met all essential requirements before their flight, the airline said.
One of the key benefits of the service, the statement said, is that passengers are only sharing their data with the airline itself, with no third-party involvement.
John Wright, Vice President of Global Airports and Network Operations, Etihad Airways, said, “We appreciate these are challenging times for travelers and this has been a key initiative to simplify our guests’ journeys as much as possible.”