New air travel rules you need to know about post-Covid-19

  • Date: 02-May-2020
  • Source: Khaleej Times
  • Sector:Transport
  • Country:Middle East
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New air travel rules you need to know about post-Covid-19

As some countries ease restrictions on lockdown, air travel in the US seems to be the next big question.. Post Covid-19, air travel is set to undergo changes with the focus being on cleanliness and personal protection in a bid to increase consumer confidence.. According to report sin�CNN Travel, airlines are rolling out new policies aimed at protecting passengers and crew from coronavirus transmission.. And this is evident as US carriers - Jet Blue, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines announced that passengers would be required to wear masks beginning May 4.. According to Delta statement, "Face coverings will be required starting in the check-in lobby and across Delta touchpoints including Delta Sky Clubs, boarding gate areas, jet bridges and on board the aircraft for the duration of the flight, except during meal service.". The updates come just days after TSA marked its highest number of screened passengers at 128,875 in the US since April 3.. American Airlines will also start handing out sanitizing wipes and gels and face masks to customers in early May. "American will not assign 50 per cent of main cabin middle seats or seats near flight attendant jump seats on every flight, and will only