Travel in the Era of Covid-19

Hardly any industry is untouched by the COVID-19 but Travel was one of the first to be affected. COVID-19 has changed the way we travel and it's really hard to tell when things will be normal. The good thing is that International Travel is opening now but Airlines have applied strict SOP's for traveling. It is now mandatory for all travellers to present Negative Covid-19 PCR Test Certificate at the time of Check-In, regardless of travelling anywhere in the world. PCR Testing should be within 96hrs of flight departure.
For Covid-19 PCR Test, Airlines have authorized/approved different laboratories. The most common are as follows;

1. Chughatai Lab
2. Gerry's Facilitation
3. Excel Lab
4. Islamabad Diagnostic Center
5. Essa Lab
6. Agha Khan Lab
7. Shaukat Khanum

After receiving the PCR test results (which must be negetive) passenger will contact Airline or Travel Agent to add PCR test remarks (Check-in Remarks) in their bookings.
At the Airport travellers must follow following instructions;

• Social distancing and minimum touch
• Ensure all travel documents/visa are in accordance with Covid-19 rules to avoid inconvenience
• Travellers should continue to wear mask throughout the journey
• Complete the health declaration form before departure

For passengers Travelling to Pakistan, Govt. of Pakistan has introduced a PAKKPASS Samart App. The purpose of this app will sure the passenger stay in Quaranitine for 14 days after landing in Pakistan. Download this app and complete the online registration process prior to your travel to Pakistan in order to avoid any inconvenience.
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Passengers who are travelling to United Kingdom must complete the Online Locator Form before their journey starts and have a SOFT/HARD copy with them which must reflect the Reference Number during check-in. Airlines will have to enter the same in the booking record and send the message to the destination.
 
Useful Downloads

• Authorized Labs location and detail
• Labs approved by different Airlines

To find out more about Boarding Requirements from Pakistan, click on below appropriate Country 

• KINGDOM OF SAUDIA ARABIA
• UAE

• BAHRAIN
• TURKISH REPUBLIC OF NORTHERN CYPRUS
• HONGKONG
• QATAR
• KUWAIT​
• TURKEY

Covid-19 has disturbed the normal International Flight Schedule. Now airlines are only operating with limited flights or Repatriation Flights. Contact us to book your flight and assistance to discuss the timings for test for the smooth compliance of your travel.