Asian govts could require travellers to be vaccinated against COVID-19

Reuters | Kuala Lumpur

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Governments in Asia could require inbound travellers to receive COVID-19 vaccinations, Air Asia Chief Executive Officer said on Wednesday.

Tony Fernandes said at a CAPA Centre for Aviation event that he foresees the requirement becoming a trend in Asia.

“I foresee in Asia anyway, I think they won’t let anyone in without a vaccination,” he said.

Fernandes said airlines would not be making the decisions on travellers.

“It’s not up to the airlines to decide. It’s for governments to decide. It’ll be the country that’ll decide if they will allow people to come in if they are not vaccinated,” he said.

Aviation industry opposition to requiring mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for passengers has intensified as impending drug approvals trigger a debate over their role in air travel.