{"id":1418,"date":"2021-01-26T02:21:20","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T02:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelcommunication.net\/?p=26969"},"modified":"2021-01-26T02:21:20","modified_gmt":"2021-01-26T02:21:20","slug":"iata-urges-support-for-common-european-digital-vaccination-certificate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/global-travel-news\/iata-urges-support-for-common-european-digital-vaccination-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"IATA Urges Support for Common European Digital Vaccination Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"IATA<\/a> <\/div>\n

Geneva, Switzerland, January 25, 2021 \/ TRAVELINDEX \/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged all branches of the European Union to support an initiative from Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to agree a common digital European COVID-19 vaccination certificate that would enable those who are vaccinated to travel freely within Europe without COVID-19 testing.<\/p>\n

In an open letter to Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and copied to key policy-makers across the EU, IATA Director General and CEO Alexandre de Juniac called on EU States to coordinate a policy that would see Europe safely gain the economic and social benefits of renewed freedom of movement, beginning with those who are vaccinated.<\/p>\n

\u201dPrime Minister Mitsotakis\u2019 initiative should be urgently adopted by the Commission and all member states. Vaccination is a fundamental key to safely reopening borders and stimulating economic recovery. A pan-European mutually recognized vaccination certificate would be an important step towards giving governments the confidence to safely open their borders, and passengers the confidence to fly without the barrier of quarantine,\u201d said de Juniac.<\/p>\n

The Greek proposal is for a harmonized vaccination certificate that could contribute \u201cto the re-establishment of mobility on a global scale, which is the foundation for re-establishing economic activity to pre-crisis levels.\u201d The requirement for a harmonized safe aviation restart is more urgent than ever in the face of renewed lockdowns and travel restrictions across the world.<\/p>\n

As the virus comes eventually under control, testing capacities improve and the vaccinated population grows, de Juniac stressed the need for governments to prepare for re-establishing the freedom of movement with well-coordinated planning. That planning should use the most effective combination of vaccination and testing capabilities.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are in very dark days of this pandemic. But the tough measures taken combined with accelerating vaccination programs must give us hope that we can safely re-establish the freedom of movement. That will save jobs, ease mental anguish, re-connect families and revive the economy. To do this safely and efficiently, planning is key. Prime Minister Mitsotakis\u2019s proposal for vaccine certificates will be a key enabler. Progress on eliminating or reducing quarantines can be made with testing protocols. But what we need now is for governments to start working together much more effectively. Unilateral government actions were able to quickly dismantle global connectivity. Re-building will need coordination,\u201d said de Juniac.<\/p>\n

The EU Heads of State meet on Thursday 21 January and Prime Minister Mitsotakis\u2019 proposal will be on the agenda. It is hoped they will direct the Commission to take action and develop a common certification.<\/p>\n

First published at TravelCommunication.net – Global Travel News<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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