Travel Recovery – Is it Safe to Fly ?

New check-in procedures by Aviation Industry

In March 2020, COVID-19 turned into the greatest disruptor in modern-day travel history, limiting all the major development on a scale never imagined or experienced.

Right from the aviation industry to each and every facet of tourism, this pandemic has shaken everyone including the Business owners, employees, staff, etc.

Now almost after 6 months since global travel has come to a standstill, International Borders are slowly reopening for business. This comes under a great risk as everyday new norms and guidelines are issued depending on the COVID situation. Airplanes are slowly returning to the skies, cars are coming back on the roads and public transport is restarting in a limited way.

Everyone needs some kind of reassurance that travel will be safe and sound. That is why a clear set of protocols and safety measures have to be properly communicated to a larger audience who will be planning to kick-start their travel plans. These guidelines have to be communicated to them in a systematic manner considering the complexities and ever-changing rules of each country as per the pandemic.

Measures taken by Airlines at Airport

  1. Hand sanitizers at baggage points are provided to ensure hygiene is maintained.
  2. Social distancing at the airport , while boarding the flight and check-in
  3. Self-service check-in or contactless check-in. Installation of plexiglass at the check-in counters to ensure minimum contact with passengers.
  4. Disinfection of touch surfaces.
  5. Initial Temperature checks are being done with a  scanner at the boarding point & check-in.
  6. Physical distancing markers are organized and placed to maintain social distancing.

  Inside the Aircraft

  1. Crew wearing hand gloves, face shield PPE KITS, Gowns
  2. Disinfectant wipes to all passengers
  3. Refreshments by service, drinks in cans and not glasses, individual bottled water and not bar service, prepacked meals
  4. Extra deep cleaning of carpets, seatbacks, high touch areas.
  5. Electrostatic or disinfectant fog or spray to interior surfaces.
  6. HEPA( Hospital Grade ) air filters cycle air every 2-4 mins, improving air quality and sanitation
  7. Pillows, Blankets, Magazines may be removed

 

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