Ryanair has today outlined the safety changes in how they operate their planes as they prepare for a return to flying in July.
While there is currently no official date for when commercial travel can restart properly, the budget airline is making plans.
From July they will implement a number of new measures in planes that passengers will have to follow which includes the wearing of face masks.
A spokesperson said: "In preparation for our return to flying from July, Ryanair has put in place some new measures to protect the health of our guests and our people and prevent the spread of Covid-19."
The company has broken down their guide into five steps - before you fly, at the airport, when boarding, onboard and when you land.
Here is what you will be expected to do on each stop of your journey;
Before you fly
- Check in online, download your boarding pass and where possible choose Priority & 2 Cabin Bags to keep your luggage with you.
- Remember to check your temperature before travelling. It may be checked again at the airport. If you do not pass this, you will be asked to return home.
- Wear a face mask/covering at all times, both in the airport and onboard your flight.
At the airport
- If you are checking a bag, use our automated kiosk and deposit your bag at the bag drop desk.
- Use Fast Track where possible to limit your queuing time at security.
- Make sure to use hand sanitiser or hand wash as you pass through the airport, and where possible maintain some distance from other passengers.
When boarding
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Please don’t queue at boarding gates as priority passengers will be boarded first. There should be no dwelling in boarding stairwells or air bridges.
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Have your passport open and scan your boarding pass to limit your contact.
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Keep your face mask/covering on at all times. Our crew will also be wearing face masks.
Onboard
- All our aircraft are professionally cleaned and disinfected on a daily basis which is effective for over 24 hours.
- Our aircraft are fitted with state of the art air filtration systems which operate to hospital standards.
- We will have a limited inflight service onboard our flights, consisting of wrapped snacks and drinks and sales will be cashless to limit physical contact.
When you land
On arrival, please keep your face mask on until you have left the airport terminal. Try to maintain social distancing as you pass through the airport and at the baggage carousel if you are collecting a bag.
