IATA guidance and the pandemic

In just 17 pages IATA has issued a comprehensive document outlining the way airlines might deal with COVID-19.

Whilst written for member carriers, and in particular the smaller airlines who do not have the sophisticated medical in-house knowledge of the large operators, it is available for all, and not just air transport suppliers.

What it clearly states, besides the essential precautions to be undertaken, is a requirement to make sure of local landing/entry requirements just prior to departure. Regulations and recommendations change frequently.  Also very important is hotel availability, meals and crew transport arrangements.

The document goes through the various elements of cabin crew operations in a thorough manner.

Passengers have been known to interfere with aircraft fixtures and fittings during time of pandemic, in attempts to reduce their personal risk of infection. Such behaviours have included the use of plastic sheeting over the seatbacks in order to create enclosed spaces, obstruction of air vents and the wearing of unusual clothing or head coverings. Passengers should not be permitted to interfere with aircraft cabin fixtures in such a manner as to obstruct access to emergency equipment.

Cabin waste is already subject to legislation that ensures it is handled, stored and disposed of appropriately to minimize pollution and disease risk. Nevertheless, local health authorities may impose additional restrictions on waste from international fights.

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