A number of airlines have recently introduced a system that has been tested for several months, inviting users to provide their identity documents and those specific to Covid (PCR tests, health pass, etc.) via the Internet, a few days before their flight. Once these have been validated by the airline, they can then proceed to the airport with simplified checks. This will avoid the long queues that are conducive to the spread of the virus.
This service is designed to help Air France customers check their travel documents before departure. Specifically, passengers have the opportunity to submit their documents prior to their flight for pre-checking. The document verification service enables passengers to ensure that they have the necessary documents to travel in accordance with the health restrictions in force at their destination.
Passengers can upload the necessary documents to an online platform before departure. Air France agents will then check the validity of the information before boarding to ensure that all documents and entry requirements for the destination country are met. By using this document verification service, passengers can reduce the risk of being denied boarding or entry to their destination due to incorrect or missing information.
Please note that this service is optional. and available free of charge to all passengers travelling on Air France flights. Passengers can access this service via the Air France website and log in to their customer account.
First deployed on July 17 on the French overseas destinations ofAir France via "Ready to FlyThis system has been extended to a number of African countries, including Senegal and Mali, and even Greece. Qatar Airways (via the IATA Travel Pass) and Etihad have also done the same with "Verified to Fly.
It's a safe bet that this principle of control can be perpetuated and even extended to other subjects, such as the control of physical and electronic visas.
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