Singapore Airlines receives highest rating for 'hospital-grade' health and safety in global audit
Singapore Airlines has received the highest rating in a global audit of airlines' health and safety standards amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the national carrier announced on Tuesday. The "diamond" rating is awarded to airlines that reach "hospital-grade level health safety", according to a press release by audit organisers, the non-profit Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) and aviation marketing firm SimpliFlying. "Singapore Airlines' commitment to customer well-being shines via a contactless journey management bolstered by best-in-class onboard hygiene," said APEX CEO Dr Joe Leader. The airline has invested in passengers' wellness by implementing the latest advances in testing and health passport technology, he added. SimpliFlying CEO Shashank Nigam said SIA has "raised the bar" for health and safety standards with initiatives such as near-touch check-in kiosks, mobile notifications for baggage delays and digitisation of in-flight menus and magazines. "Taking hospital-grade measures in ensuring health safety will help bolster trust among travellers," he said. The "APEX Health Safety powered by SimpliFlying" audit involves a 58-point checklist covering 10 categories of health and safety. These include testing, tracing, on-the-ground procedures, in-flight measures and partnerships that further the integrity of airline product safety. Thirty-three airlines are currently moving through the review process, organisers said on Jan 12. SIA is among the first 12 airlines to be certified. Also receiving the diamond rating are Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air Canada, Saudia, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Britain's Virgin Atlantic.<br/>
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Singapore Airlines receives highest rating for 'hospital-grade' health and safety in global audit
Singapore Airlines has received the highest rating in a global audit of airlines' health and safety standards amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the national carrier announced on Tuesday. The "diamond" rating is awarded to airlines that reach "hospital-grade level health safety", according to a press release by audit organisers, the non-profit Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) and aviation marketing firm SimpliFlying. "Singapore Airlines' commitment to customer well-being shines via a contactless journey management bolstered by best-in-class onboard hygiene," said APEX CEO Dr Joe Leader. The airline has invested in passengers' wellness by implementing the latest advances in testing and health passport technology, he added. SimpliFlying CEO Shashank Nigam said SIA has "raised the bar" for health and safety standards with initiatives such as near-touch check-in kiosks, mobile notifications for baggage delays and digitisation of in-flight menus and magazines. "Taking hospital-grade measures in ensuring health safety will help bolster trust among travellers," he said. The "APEX Health Safety powered by SimpliFlying" audit involves a 58-point checklist covering 10 categories of health and safety. These include testing, tracing, on-the-ground procedures, in-flight measures and partnerships that further the integrity of airline product safety. Thirty-three airlines are currently moving through the review process, organisers said on Jan 12. SIA is among the first 12 airlines to be certified. Also receiving the diamond rating are Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air Canada, Saudia, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Britain's Virgin Atlantic.<br/>
