In the eyes of Austrian Airlines, the “Green Pass” is a positive announcement that could make traveling within the European Union easier. Since vaccinations are stalling in many member countries, the carrier sees the inclusion of test results as positive.

However, from the EU Commission announced "green pass" also a kind of predetermined breaking point, because according to the current state of information, it is a "can" provision and not a "should" provision. In other words: The member countries can grant entry and quarantine facilities, but do not have to. It is therefore to be hoped that there will be binding and, in particular, uniform rules in travel for holders of the “Green Pass”.

It was announced that the evidence can be “loaded” with vaccinations as well as PCR and antigen tests. Furthermore, survived Covid-19 diseases should also be documented. The aim is that mobility within the European Union can be noticeably simplified. This is what the battered transport and tourism sectors hope for.

“We expressly welcome this move, as it represents a major step towards restoring freedom of travel in Europe,” says Austrian Airlines CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech. “Europe needs a common path here and that as quickly as possible. A patchwork of country-specific rules, as is currently the case, weakens the EU in comparison to other regions. I would also like to thank the Austrian Federal Government for their initiative in this matter. "