Boarding flights during Coronavirus pandemic: Systematic COVID-19 testing for flyers before departure is key, says IATA

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IATA in a statement has said that in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, airlines and airports have been reinforcing protective layers including cleaning or disinfection, airflow, and filtration, to reduce disease transmission on aircraft and in airports. (Representative image by Reuters image) Systematic Coronavirus testing for all passengers before the departure of flights is crucial … Read more

Flying in time of COVID-19: Centre allows meals on flights, flyers refusing to wear masks to be put in no-fly list

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The Civil Aviation Ministry said “crew shall wear a fresh set of gloves for every meal/beverage service,” it noted. (Reuters image) Flyers can now have meals, pre-packed snacks, and beverages on domestic flights and hot meals on international flights, the Civil Ministry said. Apart from this aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has … Read more