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In collaboration with\u00a0The Commons Project,<\/a> a non-profit public trust building global digital services and platforms for the common good,\u00a0the World Economic Forum<\/a> is supporting the development and launch of CommonPass, an initiative which aims to develop a global, interoperable framework to safely restore cross-border travel to pre-pandemic levels.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/CommonPass-logo.jpg” alt=”CommonPass logo” title_text=”CommonPass-logo” admin_label=”image: CommonPass logo” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”full width divider” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ collapsed=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.0.6″][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ admin_label=”What” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ custom_padding=”55px|0px|55px|0px|true|false” use_custom_width=”on” collapsed=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”What” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.1″]<\/p>\n The CommonPass system, backed by the World Economic Forum (WEF), is designed to create a common international standard for passengers to demonstrate they do not have coronavirus. The CommonPass is currently being trialled by Cathay Pacific Airways and United Airlines on certain flights between London, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The project is being implemented in collaboration with government representatives from 37 countries around the world, as well as public and private partners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ admin_label=”Aim” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ custom_padding=”55px|0px|55px|0px|true|false” use_custom_width=”on” collapsed=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Aim” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.1″]<\/p>\n The aim of CommonPass is to enable safer, smoother travel by allowing travellers to securely carry their Covid-19 test result in a standardised format that is instantly recognisable to border officials at the country they\u2019re entering.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ admin_label=”How” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ custom_padding=”55px|0px|55px|0px|true|false” use_custom_width=”on” collapsed=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”How” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.1″]<\/p>\n Travellers would take a Covid-19 test at a certified lab, upload the results to their phone, and complete any other health-related questionnaires required by the country they\u2019re going to.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n CommonPass checks the traveller has met the entry requirements and then generates a QR code that can be scanned by airline staff and border agents. \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ admin_label=”Process” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ custom_padding=”55px|0px|55px|0px|true|false” use_custom_width=”on” collapsed=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Process” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.1″]<\/p>\n At present, the majority of countries are using either quarantine on arrival or a requirement that travellers\u2019 obtain a negative COVID-19 test a maximum 78 hours prior to departure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ admin_label=”Flaws” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ custom_padding=”55px|0px|55px|0px|true|false” use_custom_width=”on” collapsed=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Flaws” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.1″]<\/p>\n Existing pre testing – Covid-19 PCR test results are frequently printed out, with the results often obtained from unknown or uncertified labs, and written in a foreign language that border agents can\u2019t understand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Quarantine \u2013 Most arrivals to the UK currently have to quarantine for a fortnight, with only around 45 countries on the country\u2019s quarantine-free \u201ctravel corridor\u201d list. This has bought tourism and business travel to standstill with airlines reporting at less than 30% capacity. In addition SAGE has cited that only \u2018around 20% of those reporting symptoms of Covid-19 in England fully comply to self isolating. <\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ admin_label=”Need” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ custom_padding=”55px|0px|55px|0px|true|false” use_custom_width=”on” collapsed=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Need” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.1″]<\/p>\n COVID19 related restrictions has bought tourism and business travel to standstill with hotels and airlines operating at less than 50% capacity. The UK travel and tourism<\/strong> industry worth over \u00a3240 billion just under 10% of UK GDP<\/strong> and supporting almost 3.8 million jobs, which is around 11% of the total UK<\/strong> number.<\/p>\n Business travelers globally spent \u00a340bn on airlines, hotels, ground transportation, food and other travel services in the UK. Half of that was spent from visitors from just two countries which are currently subect to quarantine restrictions, the United States and China.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ admin_label=”Issues” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ custom_padding=”55px|0px|55px|0px|true|false” use_custom_width=”on” collapsed=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Issues” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.1″]<\/p>\n There is no problem-free solution which eliminates risk, disruption and cost.<\/p>\n At present, COVID19 PCR tests are run by private companies and cost on average \u00a3120 per person. There is also an issue of availability as the centres are in major cities. In addition, there is still the risk of contracting the virus in up to 78 hours prior to departure. Therefore, although a huge step in the right direction by coordinating country approach, CommonPass alone is not a silver bullet.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ admin_label=”Future” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ custom_padding=”55px|0px|55px|0px|true|false” use_custom_width=”on” collapsed=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Future” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.1″]<\/p>\n A rapid test produced for free, at the airport prior to departure with the result loaded on CommonPass would open travel greatly in comparison today.<\/p>\n United Airlines is to run a four-week-long pilot programme offering passengers on its New York Newark-London Heathrow route rapid pre-departure tests for Covid.<\/p>\n From 16 November to 11 December, all passengers and crew members on United flight 14, which departs Newark for London Heathrow at 8.15pm on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays, would be offered a free test.<\/p>\n United will be using a molecular Abbott ID Now test which can yield a result in 13 minutes. In a study of 955 individuals in which 23 people tested positive for Covid using lab-based PCR tests, the Abbott test picked up 21 of the positive patients. 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