File photoAir New Zealand is going to trial a digital travel pass to ensure travellers cross borders safely. The airline will trial the digital Travel Pass app developed by International Air Transport Association (IATA) on its Auckland-Sydney route in April. Air New Zealand chief digital officer Jennifer Sepull said the aim of the app is make it easier for customers to manage their travel documentation. "It's essentially like having a digital health certificate that can be easily and securely shared with airlines. And governments can be confident that passengers who are "Ok to Travel" are in full compliance of Covid-19 travel requirements."

Source: Otago Daily Times February 21, 2021 21:00 UTC