Air France will begin a four-week pilot of a new health passport, the blockchain-powered ICC AOKpass starting March 11. The app enables passengers to present their Covid-19 negative test on their mobile phones and is supported by MedAire / International SOS. The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has more than 45 million corporate members worldwide.
As air travel attempts to return to normalcy, most airlines and governments require travelers to present a negative Covid-19 test before boarding. While necessary, the verification of the test’s validity is a time-consuming process for airline staff and an added source of stress for passengers.
ICC’s AOKpass aims to mitigate these issues by supporting a traceable and secure platform for recording pre-travel negative tests. The validity of the negative test is verified on the app through a blockchain-based network. At the airport, passengers only have to present a certificate on their mobile phones generated by the app, speeding up the boarding process and eliminating the risk of loss or spoilage of the document. It also aims to give individuals greater control over their personal data.
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