Peruvian Transport and Communications Minister Carlos Estremadoyro urged air travel passengers to continue adhering to the established protocols in order to prevent COVID-19 infections in flights.
"Let us abide by the protocols that have been implemented at airports and airplanes to show respect and solidarity with others," he noted.
"We have experience with the resumption of domestic flights. In light of
the upcoming restart of international flights, we continue working so that people can resume their works, studies, and other activities, but taking care of their health," he said.
Air filtration systems
He said the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) provide that airplanes must have air filtration systems similar to those used in operating rooms.
In addition, airplanes must be disinfected before the boarding and disembarking of passengers. Virtual check-in shall be promoted as well.
Social distancing
For their part, airport concessionaires shall mark the distance between passengers waiting in lines to maintain social distancing, place alcohol-based hand sanitizer dispensers in various areas of the air terminal, implement protective panels in passenger service areas, and mark the seats that cannot be occupied at the airport facilities, among other actions.
Health affidavit
Meanwhile, domestic passengers shall continue to present a
health affidavit. In the document, travelers shall state that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms. In addition, they have to provide their personal information to be contacted and informed if they traveled close to a coronavirus carrier.
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Published: 9/30/2020