The decision by Canada's two biggest airlines to relax on-board physical distancing policies next month is under fire from those who worry about the health implications of doing so amid the COVID-19 pandemic. WATCH: Air Canada and WestJet to stop physical distancing on flightsAir Canada and WestJet are ending their seat distancing policy. Canadian airlines have taken a number of steps beyond physical distancing on flights to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Ottawa should make physical distancing mandatory: NDPNDP MP Niki Ashton said the same physical distancing rules that apply throughout Canada should also apply on airplanes. Air Canada and WestJet are not alone in promoting the IATA recommendations against in-flight physical distancing.

Source: CBC News June 28, 2020 07:15 UTC