Centogene, a commercial-stage company that transforms clinical and genetic data into actionable information for patients, physicians, and pharmaceutical companies, has partnered exclusively with Lufthansa and with Fraport, the operator of Frankfurt Airport, to offer COVID-19 testing to passengers flying to and from Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
 
Serving as a blueprint to opening international borders, this walk-in testing solution will aid with regulations when entering countries. In many countries, passengers will not be allowed to enter without prior COVID-19 testing. The partnership for Frankfurt Airport with Lufthansa and Fraport starts immediately, and is expected to run until July 31, 2021.
 
Convenient and Secure Testing

Passengers flying to or from Frankfurt Airport with Lufthansa will be able to perform the test at a sampling center conveniently located near the main terminal. This can either be completed the day before traveling or with a fast track solution the same day before departure. All results are delivered to the passenger via a secure digital platform and connected to their ticket – providing secured clearance for passengers flying to countries with entrance restrictions. Additionally, passengers can opt into an ID confirmation service, assuring authorities that the passengers’ identities correspond with the test results.
 
Dr. Volkmar Weckesser, Centogene chief information officer, stated, “Over the past months, global air travel has been critically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic – preventing individuals from traveling home, attending business meetings, and going on trips that were planned months in advance. Through our partnership with Lufthansa and our medical partner Dr. Bauer Laboratoriums GmbH, we can ensure a quick, accurate, and secure end-to-end solution that safely reopens air travel and further supports a return to a new normal for our societies and economies.”
 
“By opening the test center, we are offering our guests a comfortable opportunity to test themselves for flights abroad or a stay in Germany to avoid quarantine,” said Dr. Björn Becker, senior director product management ground & digital services at Lufthansa Group. “Even in these challenging times, we are using our innovative strength and strong partnerships with Centogene and Frankfurt Airport to ensure that our customers have a safe and relaxing travel experience.”