This podcast examines how Uruguay’s Carrasco International Airport has become a model for “smart health travel” in the COVID-19 era. The airport has implemented a comprehensive plan, called the Smart Health Travel project, which utilises innovative technologies and protocols to ensure the safety of passengers and staff. These measures range from contact-free passenger flow and automated temperature screening to advanced risk profiling and crowd control systems. The podcast highlights the airport’s commitment to innovation, its collaboration with national and international organisations, and its efforts to adapt and scale its protocols as the situation evolves. The success of this project demonstrates how technology can be used to mitigate health risks and restore confidence in air travel during a pandemic.