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Is It Safe to Fly Right Now? Your Coronavirus Questions Answered | Flightlayaway

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Many of the airlines that suspended flights during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak are once again returning to the skies. Airlines and airport staff might be doing their utmost to ensure travelers are as safe as possible, but not knowing what to expect when you fly can be worrying. It’s okay to feel torn between the exciting prospect of a relaxing break, while also having doubts and uncertainties about whether it’s safe to travel yet. Is it safe on a plane? Air travel can make it more challenging to socially distance and will bring you in contact with shared surfaces. But airlines have put in lots of new procedures in place to help protect passengers and staff, and the risk of flying during COVID-19 might be lower than you think. According to experts, the risk of a passenger catching coronavirus on a plane is relatively low, as long as the airline and all passengers are following the procedures set out by public health experts — which includes social distancing where possible, wear...

What To Expect When You Fly During COVID-19? | Flightlayaway

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Do you remember when you were a kid, and your parents brought you to the airport for an exciting trip? You board the aircraft, sit down and wait until the aircraft engines push the plane forward with full thrust. It’s finally taking off! At the moment, things are a little different, though. With flights cut up to 95% in some countries, air travel hasn’t been possible for some people for over a year. It’s not about whether you choose to fly or not, the choice might have been taken away because of COVID-19 restrictions. If the last time you flew was pre-COVID, you might be asking, what have airlines been doing amidst the global Coronavirus pandemic? Have they got measures in place to keep us safe? should I fly when restrictions are lifted? And what should I expect when I fly again in or after 2021? 1) Blocking Middle Seats Before COVID-19, we all had the experience of waiting to see if there will be a stranger sitting next to you during the flight. But when the pandemic hit, it b...