The government has said vulnerable persons, including the elderly, pregnant women and passengers with health issues should avoid air travel.
New Delhi, May 21:
About a third of operations will be allowed when domestic flights resume on Monday, the civil aviation ministry said while releasing SOPs for flying in the time of coronavirus.
The ministry has said vulnerable persons, including the elderly, pregnant women and passengers with health issues should avoid air travel.
Some rules are:
No physical check-in at airport counters
Only those passengers with confirmed web check-in can enter the airport
Airlines should adhere to the lower and upper limits of fares prescribed by government during the pandemic
Passengers must have Aarogya Setu
Passengers will be required to wear mask
No meal services on board
Only one check-in bag will be allowed
No newspaper or magazine on board
Passengers should report at least two hours before departure
Passengers cannot travel if they stay in a containment zone
Those who fly despite not being eligible will face penal action.
At the Airport:
Passengers must have mask on
Passenger should go through thermal screening
The passengers should show status of Aarogya Setu to staff
If they don’t have Aarogya Setu, they need to download it right there
Children below 14 don’t need the App.
An electronic receipt will be sent to passenger for baggage
Single bag policy in the initial phase
Circles, square or tensor barrier to ensure physical distancing.
Passengers to complete check-in and baggage dop-off at least 60 minutes before flight
