The coronavirus hit the airline industry hard in 2020, which is still slowly picking up and finding ways to travel in a changed world. That is also why we have collected some tips on how to travel by plane in the year of the coronavirus epidemic.
Airlines have begun to adapt to reality COVID-19. If you plan to fly, check to see if the airline has measures in place that allow for social distancing when possible, enforce the use of a face mask, and provide widespread access to hand sanitizer or hand washing. On flights, a normal medical mask is not recommended, but choose one that has a high level of protection, i.e. a mask N95 or FFP2.
Air travel is different!
Remember that the air on the plane is quite clean due to industry standards and regulations that require air circulation and so-called HEPA filters. Therefore, the transmission of viruses and other microbes through the air is rare, similar to the outdoors. This year, however, the ventilation was further updated and upgraded. Problems on airplanes arise from social distancing, which increases the possibility of transmission of the coronavirus through aerosols released by an infected person. Transmission is also possible by touching contaminated surfaces. Therefore, it is important to wear a face mask that fits well (FFP2, N95) and consciously limit how you touch objects. Of course, hand hygiene is extremely important, so clean and disinfect your hands often.
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Footnote: traveling to the airport during the coronavirus outbreak and the time you spend at the airport during check-in, security checks, boarding and baggage claim can be more risky than the actual flight, so remember to take precautions during all parts of your trip.
Tips for traveling by plane
- Be sure to do it PCR test a few hours before the actual trip and thereby enable yourself 48 hour bubble border crossing in most countries.
- Just choose direct flights as far as possible. Avoid multiple stops at airports.
- Always insure your trip in case of cancellation. There are different ones insurance packages, offered by airlines and insurance companies.
- Conclude travel insurance, which covers possible infection and treatment for COVID-19.
