British Airways seems to understand how confusing navigating travel is right now, so it’s helping its UK based customers check the travel restrictions and entry requirements of any destination the airline flies to on a new interactive map on its website.
The new page, to assist in making understanding travel in a pandemic easier, is in partnership with global tech company Sherpa, which has developed an online tool that provides travellers with the latest travel rules for inbound and outbound destinations.
This tool brings together the latest information for over 100 countries, providing thousands of sources, and using millions of data points to stay up to date. The map, that the airline plans to further integrate into ba.com, will also help customers understand what is needed for their return to the UK.
According to the airline, visitors to the page will be able to explore the globe to see what travel restrictions each country has in place before booking a trip, searching visually by traffic light colour or by typing in their choice of destination.
There is also a tab that allows customers to indicate whether or not they are vaccinated, which will adjust the results.
Jack Smith, British Airways’ Head of Digital said: “We know that travel in this new Covid era can feel overwhelming for our customers, and our job is to make their lives as straightforward as possible.
“This new tool, which has been tried and is trusted by our joint business partner, American Airlines, will help people navigate the differing entry requirements, to allow for a smooth booking and travel experience.”
On announcing the partnership, Max Tremaine, CEO Sherpa said, “Supporting the return to travel, we’re honoured to be working with the team at British Airways. Together, we are providing their customers with the information they need to make informed booking decisions and travel confidently again.”
Do you think we need one of these maps to help bring clarity around the ever-changing travel requirements within Australia, the trans-Tasman bubble and, eventually when international borders reopen, the world?
Click here to view the map.