Dhaka, April 13 -- Flying during the COVID-19 crisis is becoming a little easier with the help of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the new IATA Travel Pass. The pass is now accepted at participating airlines and countries.

20 airlines accept and honour the IATA Travel Pass for its passengers. Singapore is the first country to accept the IATA Travel Pass, more countries to follow.

IATA Pass is an initiative by the global aviation group to encourage the opening of borders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed Singapore's acceptance of pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test results on the IATA Travel Pass.

From May 1, 2021, passengers travelling to Singapore will be able to ...