The world is under no illusion that air travel could look a whole lot different in the coming months post-COVID-19. But just how different will it get? We’re piecing together what international air travel could look like when many routes re-open again.
All efforts to stave off the spread of the coronavirus will ultimately lead to the aviation industry being reinstated. The aim of the airline game right now is to get passengers back up in the air. There have been debates about whether the popularity of air travel will remain the same as pre-COVID-19 levels. On this, the jury is out, but we’re likely to notice some differences. Many airlines and airports could keep safety measures that they currently have in place, even when the intensity of the coronavirus abates.
Much work is needed to contain the future spread of the virus, but also to regain passenger trust. Airlines and airports will likely look to additional ‘comfort’ measures that give them and their passengers peace of mind.
Yesterday, we reported that Emirates had changed its health screening process to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. The Middle Eastern airline has begun taking blood tests before passengers board aircraft to ensure that they are COVID-free. The airline is the only one in the world to be carrying out this procedure, but others may be tempted. Will this be a new norm?
As far as thinking about pre-flight blood tests go, it all sounds a bit extreme. However, the process is relatively simple. It’s also a relatively quick way to ascertain whether or not a passenger is infectious. For these reasons, pre-flight blood tests look attractive to airlines, and they do a lot to reassure passengers.
16/04/20 Laura Ash/Simple Flying
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All efforts to stave off the spread of the coronavirus will ultimately lead to the aviation industry being reinstated. The aim of the airline game right now is to get passengers back up in the air. There have been debates about whether the popularity of air travel will remain the same as pre-COVID-19 levels. On this, the jury is out, but we’re likely to notice some differences. Many airlines and airports could keep safety measures that they currently have in place, even when the intensity of the coronavirus abates.
Much work is needed to contain the future spread of the virus, but also to regain passenger trust. Airlines and airports will likely look to additional ‘comfort’ measures that give them and their passengers peace of mind.
Yesterday, we reported that Emirates had changed its health screening process to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. The Middle Eastern airline has begun taking blood tests before passengers board aircraft to ensure that they are COVID-free. The airline is the only one in the world to be carrying out this procedure, but others may be tempted. Will this be a new norm?
As far as thinking about pre-flight blood tests go, it all sounds a bit extreme. However, the process is relatively simple. It’s also a relatively quick way to ascertain whether or not a passenger is infectious. For these reasons, pre-flight blood tests look attractive to airlines, and they do a lot to reassure passengers.
16/04/20 Laura Ash/Simple Flying
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