Here are 5 safety measures for covid 19 taken up by airlines for international flights

 

With the rollout of the covid-19 vaccine and the knowledge that we have garnered in the past year about the precautionary measures that need to be taken amid the pandemic, boarding international flights has become relatively safer now. It is in the airline’s best interest to ensure their passengers have a pleasant and safe flying experience and to do just that, the aviation industry has adopted several safety norms to ensure everybody’s security.

To ease your concern, here are 4 of the safety measures taken up by the airlines for all international flights –

• Regular sanitization

All flights are thoroughly sanitized with hospital-grade disinfectants before the boarding process starts. The common touchpoints onboard the flight carrier are cleaned at regular intervals. You can find sanitiser dispensers evenly placed throughout the airport and even get more by asking the assistance of the cabin crew. You may also be provided with sanitiser sachets in the safety kit that will be given to you before you board the plane. For safety reasons, the lavatory is closed onboard flights with shorter durations and hence it is better to get your bathroom needs checked before the boarding process starts.

• Safety measures in the flight

 It has now become mandatory for passengers to wear a face mask, a face shield and a pair of gloves onboard all domestic and international flights. You would be provided with a safety kit that includes all such safety essentials. However, it is recommended to get these from your home in an effort to reduce your touchpoints during the journey. It would also prove helpful to carry an extra of each safety essential for long journeys as these items are required to be replaced every 3 to 4 hours.

• Contactless check-in process

 It is no longer required to carry a hard copy of your ticket. You can easily show the concerned personnel the soft copy of your documents and reduce your points of contact at the airport for increased safety. Though your identity proof like a passport or a driver's license needs to be present with you physically, you are only required to hand them to the concerned person if they are wearing gloves. There is also an option of checking in online from the airline’s website if you wish to save some time and stand in fewer queues.

• Safety measures for the airline staff

It is very important for the cabin crew and the airport staff to follow stringent safety measures as they come in contact with a lot of people in their line of duty. To ensure everyone’s safety, the cabin crew and the airport staff undergo temperature checks at regular intervals and also need to sanitize their hands every 20 to 40 minutes. The airport staff is also required to wear a PPE kit if the crowd at the airport increases. You would even notice the staff on the airport and on the flight requesting passengers to follow safety regulations and social distancing norms at all times.

 

We hope this article has eased your concerns regarding the safety of international flights. Happy travels!