Masks, health checks and long check-ins: the future of flyingThe International Air Transport Association has suggested several measures to limit the risk of infection, including collecting passenger data ahead of travel and allowing only staff and same-day travellers into airportsSINGAPORE: Cabin crew in protective suits, health certifications for passengers, mandatory face masks, and longer check-in times. This is the new reality of mass air travel. In addition to the strict security measures commonplace around the world since then, passengers will now encounter a barrage of checks for Covid-19. "9/11 created a new environment for the entire travel industry in terms of security," explained Shukor Yusof from Malaysia-based Endau Analytics. While some US airlines require masks be worn in-flight, it has proven difficult to enforce this rule if passengers are defiant.

Source: Bangkok Post June 10, 2020 04:45 UTC