The pandemic has been a long haul, a dreaded one, and there have been so many changes with rules, guidelines, and travel restrictions.
However, one thing that does seem guaranteed is the use of vaccination passports among travelers.
According to Patty Hajdu, the Canadian Health Minister, Canada and G7 countries (which include the U.S. France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the UK) have agreed to collaborate and remain connected on discussing the use of vaccination passports.
“The G7 partners agreed that there needs to be some consistency and some collaboration among the countries, so we have some kind of system that would be recognizable, no matter where a person was travelling,” says Hajdu.
In February, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seemed cautious of vaccination passports, but he and his cabinet are now warming up to the idea. Trudeau and his cabinet however have been very careful to underscore the distinct difference between vaccination proof here at home and vaccination passports for travel abroad.
As our vaccinations coming to Canada have been increased, it is looking likely that those wishing to travel and needing a vaccination should be able to get one according to the government by the summer.
The commitment by the G7 to work in closer collaboration on the matter would lead one to safely assume that vaccination passports will be a reality and we could start using them by the summer of 2021.
Here is some proof in my claim: Japan just confirmed that vaccination passports are a must, and they join countries like Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, and Israel. The UK is seriously considering doing the same, and the European Commission has already mapped out plans for Digital Green Pass Certificates for European citizens to travel wherever they wish across the EU. It is important to note that EU citizens must have recovered from COVID-19, or tested negative, or have been vaccinated to use the new digital certificate system.
Vaccination Rules: Airlines and Cruise Lines get serious
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The cruise line industry is all geared up to resume as early as this summer, and cruise lines are being firm on their new requirements: vaccinations for all guests and staff.
Here is today’s new list of cruise lines requiring vaccinations: Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean, UnCruise Adventures, Crystal Cruises, Virgin Voyages, American Queen Steamboat Company, and Victory Cruise Lines.
“We are moving to what we consider the safest possible place we can be… With the availability of vaccines across the U.S., it would be negligent to my crew if I didn’t make this decision,” says Dan Blanchard, owner and CEO of UnCruise Adventures during a news conference.
Don’t waste vaccines for no-shows
First, I want to make it clear: I am getting vaccinated. If this is what it takes to travel again, I will do it. However, I am also telling everyone that it’s a personal choice to get vaccinated – the decision is up to you.
Based on the dialogue, we can all safely assume that vaccination passports will be a reality in the coming weeks for anyone to step on a plane and travel internationally. In fact, you will most likely need it for booking a trip with a travel agent or online agency and will need proof of it even before entering an airport.
Again, I am all for rebooting the travel industry and I know millions of people will comply with the new digital documentation after a long year of being stuck at home to only dream of off-the-beaten-path-places and sandy beaches.
I have also been very vocal with our provincial government to not waste vaccinations for no-shows. I have put the call our to our Premier, Doug Ford, and requested a call-line for the elderly and vulnerable waiting for their second dose. I am all about “no waste” and “vaccination efficiency,” and many people agree with my position. Scientists and doctors are now saying that seniors and those with compromised health get their second shot in the 3 to 4 week gap, rather that waiting a few or so months.
Vaccinations and passports are the new era in travel. Let’s embrace it all and take to the skies again.
