The Sunday News
Sunday News Reporter
Rwanda’s national carrier, RwandAir, has become the first African airline to be awarded the top Diamond status rating for Covid-19 prevention measures.
The award comes from APEX Health Safety, sponsored by SimpliFlying, for the airline’s sustained work to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitisation for its customers and crew.
APEX Health Safety, powered by SimpliFlying, sets the industry benchmark for customer-centric COVID-19 certification. It provides a scientifically-based validation system to encourage airlines to reach the highest possible standards for health and hygiene, and help restore customer confidence to fly, following the devastating impact of travel restrictions on aviation.
Each participating airline has to complete a 58-point checklist, which covers submission, verification, validation, and a quarterly review certification process.
RwandAir, CEO Yvonne Manzi Makolo said: “The health and safety of our customers and staff is the top priority for RwandAir, so we are delighted to be awarded Diamond status from APEX Health Safety, powered by SimpliFlying, for our COVID-19 prevention measures.
“Reaching the highest attainable level for hygiene standards is a powerful clean bill of health for the airline, and validation for all the hard work we have put in to ensure the safest possible traveler experience for our customers and staff,” she said.
Passengers are required to wear face masks throughout the flight, while our aircraft are equipped with HEPA filters to remove 99.9% of germs.
Joe Leader, APEX CEO, said:“RwandAir has demonstrated the highest possible level of care for its customers becoming the first African airline to reach the hospital-grade Diamond level of APEX Health Safety powered by SimpliFlying’s comprehensive review.”
