{"id":7679,"date":"2020-03-12T13:06:59","date_gmt":"2020-03-12T13:06:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/?p=7679"},"modified":"2020-03-12T13:06:59","modified_gmt":"2020-03-12T13:06:59","slug":"safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19","title":{"rendered":"Insightful Tips for a Safe Flight Travel amidst COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With surgical masks and hand sanitizers going viral travelers must take other effective precautions against the Coronavirus or the COVID-19.<\/p>\n<p>If you plan to catch a flight, use this article as a fly-safe manual. It will guide you about what you can do, and what airports, airlines, and other authorities are doing to make your travel healthier.<\/p>\n<p>So, let\u2019s start with some measures you should take at the airport.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19\/#Precautions_at_the_Airport\" >Precautions at the Airport<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19\/#1_Install_Boarding_Pass_in_your_Mobile\" >1. Install Boarding Pass in your Mobile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19\/#2_Dont_put_Phones_in_the_Bin\" >2. Don\u2019t put Phones in the Bin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19\/#3_Check-in_Online_Avoid_Kiosks\" >3. Check-in Online \/ Avoid Kiosks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19\/#4_Wash_Hands_Pre_and_Post-Screening\" >4. Wash Hands Pre and Post-Screening<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19\/#5_Use_Mobile_Banking_or_Virtual_Wallets\" >5. Use Mobile Banking or Virtual Wallets<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19\/#How_Airlines_are_making_Travel_Safe\" >How Airlines are making Travel Safe?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19\/#1_Thermal_Cameras_and_Scanners\" >1. Thermal Cameras and Scanners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19\/#2_Changing_In-flight_Offerings\" >2. Changing In-flight Offerings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19\/#3_Air_Filtration\" >3. Air Filtration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19\/#4_Food_and_Beverage\" >4. Food and Beverage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19\/#5_Check_Websites\" >5. Check Websites<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19\/#How_Major_US_Airlines_are_making_Aircraft_Infection-Free\" >How Major US Airlines are making Aircraft Infection-Free?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19\/#1_Delta_Air_Lines\" >1. Delta Air Lines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19\/#2_Southwest_Airlines\" >2. Southwest Airlines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19\/#3_American_Airlines\" >3. American Airlines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19\/#4_United_Airlines\" >4. United Airlines<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19\/#What_are_some_General_Precautions_that_make_Flying_Safer\" >What are some General Precautions that make Flying Safer?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19\/#1_Hand_Hygiene\" >1. Hand Hygiene<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19\/#a_Wash_Hands\" >(a) Wash Hands:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19\/#bCarry_Sanitizer\" >(b)Carry Sanitizer:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19\/#c_Wear_Gloves\" >(c) Wear Gloves:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19\/#2_Mouth_Hygiene\" >2. Mouth Hygiene<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19\/#a_Cover_mouth_with_Tissue\" >(a) Cover mouth with Tissue:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19\/#b_Use_Face_Masks\" >(b) Use Face Masks:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19\/#3_Personal_Hygiene\" >3. Personal Hygiene<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19\/#a_Maintain_Distance\" >(a) Maintain Distance:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/safe-flight-travel-amidst-covid-19\/#b_Avoid_Touching_Mouth_and_Nose\" >(b) Avoid Touching Mouth and Nose:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Precautions_at_the_Airport\"><\/span><strong>Precautions at the Airport<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Easy precautions and inculcating simple habits make your travel healthy. It is vital to exercise the following at the airport.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Install_Boarding_Pass_in_your_Mobile\"><\/span>1. Install Boarding Pass in your Mobile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Take full advantage of the mobile boarding passes. Discarding the traditional boarding pass has many advantages. It reduces direct contact with a person or machine.<\/p>\n<p>Security personnel inspects paper boarding passes manually. However, you can scan mobile boarding passes without maintaining physical contact with the scanning machine<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Dont_put_Phones_in_the_Bin\"><\/span>2. Don\u2019t put Phones in the Bin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Avoid placing your belongings such as keys, phones, etc. in the bins while screening. While you can\u2019t avoid security checkpoints, you can avoid contact with bins.<\/p>\n<p>Also, carry a bag with yourself. Place all the loose items inside the bag, and keep it handy. Or if you are carrying a hand-baggage, stuff everything inside.<\/p>\n<p>So, make sure you have a bag ready while you get the flight ticket.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Check-in_Online_Avoid_Kiosks\"><\/span>3. Check-in Online \/ Avoid Kiosks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another great tip is to check-in for your flight online. Web check-in is a convenient way to minimize time spent at the airports.<\/p>\n<p>Also, steer clear of the airport kiosk self-check-in. Web check-in is as simple as online air ticket booking.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Wash_Hands_Pre_and_Post-Screening\"><\/span>4. Wash Hands Pre and Post-Screening<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Washing hands is the best precautionary measure. Before and after the screening process, you must wash hands.<\/p>\n<p>Since you may have to touch shoes, etc. always head to the nearest restroom or a wash-basin. And, of course, carry sanitizers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Use_Mobile_Banking_or_Virtual_Wallets\"><\/span>5. Use Mobile Banking or Virtual Wallets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Using mobile banking and virtual wallets will minimize contact with the staff at restaurants, duty-free, airport lounges, and other concessions.<\/p>\n<p>Avoid cash transactions, and using plastic money. Even while making a travel flight booking.<\/p>\n<p>Nearly all airport outlets across the world accept virtual wallets and mobile banking.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Airlines_are_making_Travel_Safe\"><\/span><strong>How Airlines are making Travel Safe?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Apart from relaxing travel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>flight ticket deal<\/strong><\/a> change and cancelation policies, airlines across the world are exercising strict safety measures.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Thermal_Cameras_and_Scanners\"><\/span>1. Thermal Cameras and Scanners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many airports across the world, such as those in India are using thermal scanners to detect high body temperatures. Thermal cameras also help as they capture the heat generated by a living entity.<\/p>\n<p>Passengers on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/flights-to-india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>all flights to India<\/strong><\/a> operating through seven major gateway airports will undergo thermal scanning.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Changing_In-flight_Offerings\"><\/span>2. Changing In-flight Offerings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You will notice changes in the in-flight offerings. Especially in the Asia-Pacific, airlines have taken strict measures to stop the infection from spreading.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, the airlines will not circulate cloth napkins, blankets, pillows, magazines, and newspapers.<\/p>\n<p>While on a flight, request for disposable headphones.<\/p>\n<p>Also, flight attendants are no longer offering hand towels, or face towels. Moreover, you will observe the staff wearing precautionary gear such as gloves.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Air_Filtration\"><\/span>3. Air Filtration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Airlines are using hospital-grade advanced-technologies to combat COVID-19. One such sophisticated step is the HEPA air filtration.<\/p>\n<p>HEPA stands for High-Efficiency Particulate Air filter. Each filter removes nearly all of the airborne particles.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Food_and_Beverage\"><\/span>4. Food and Beverage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Special attention is given to the F and B. Airlines are sanitizing utensils before washing.<\/p>\n<p>If you ask for a drink refill, for instance, the airline staff will give you a new cup. The airlines are working on the elimination of reuse of items.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Check_Websites\"><\/span>5. Check Websites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Also, it is important that you follow your airline via their website. Extract all of the travel updates on coronavirus.<\/p>\n<p>The airlines are making changes in the policies and introducing measures to make your travel safe and healthy.<\/p>\n<p>You may even refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>USA<\/strong><strong> flight booking websites<\/strong><\/a> or local travel portals to learn about travel safety.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Major_US_Airlines_are_making_Aircraft_Infection-Free\"><\/span><strong>How Major US Airlines are making Aircraft Infection-Free?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cleaning practices and standards of government health agencies are being followed by the airlines.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Mentioned-below are four major US airlines and their methods to withstand the coronavirus.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Delta_Air_Lines\"><\/span>1. Delta Air Lines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Delta\u2019s staff is exercising high cleanliness standards. High-grade disinfectants are being used on all aircraft in the fleet.<\/p>\n<p>Delta\u2019s cleaning crews have to follow a strict checklist enlisting 19 points for the cabin upkeep. These include disinfecting customer contact areas and cabin surfaces.<\/p>\n<p>All of the international air carriers have air-circulation systems such as HEPA. Lavatory cleaning supplies are prepackaged. These include a mop, gloves, disinfectant wipes, etc.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Southwest_Airlines\"><\/span>2. Southwest Airlines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the most popular airlines in the world, Southwest is abiding by the regulations of the Center for Disease Control (CDC).<\/p>\n<p>Although all of the destinations served by the airlines are risk-free, Southwest is complying with the guidelines of multiple governments and health authorities.<\/p>\n<p>The airline conducts regular cleaning and disinfecting the aircraft between flights. All hard surfaces, seats, floors, cabin ceiling, etc. are disinfected thoroughly. Southwest is also using the HEPA filters.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_American_Airlines\"><\/span>3. American Airlines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>American Airlines has come up with a 30-point aircraft deep cleaning program on a daily basis. The airline is discarding all unused inbound supplies.<\/p>\n<p>The airline is offering sanitizing wipes. Moreover, sanitizing stations are in place at important locations across the airport.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, just like other airlines, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/american-airlines-web-check-in-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>American Airlines<\/strong><\/a> aircraft have HEPA. It filters air fifteen to thirty times an hour.<\/p>\n<p>Further, the self-serve baskets have also been removed from all international flights.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_United_Airlines\"><\/span>4. United Airlines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>United Airlines is also paying extra attention to aircraft cleaning by using multipurpose high-grade disinfectants.<\/p>\n<p>A thorough wiping of all hard surfaces that comes in contact with passengers and employees is carried out. This includes tray tables, lavatories, galleys, armrests, window shades.<\/p>\n<p>Protective supplies such as alcohol-based sanitizers, disinfectant wipes, and so on are given to airline crews.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_General_Precautions_that_make_Flying_Safer\"><\/span><strong>What are some General Precautions that make Flying Safer?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are some general precautions that every passenger can take. Keep the following in mind while making a flight ticket booking.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Hand_Hygiene\"><\/span>1. Hand Hygiene<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a_Wash_Hands\"><\/span>(a) Wash Hands:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Wash your hands using good quality soap for at least 20 seconds. Especially before and after consuming food or sneezing, or coughing. In case you cannot find water and soap nearby, use a sanitizer.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"bCarry_Sanitizer\"><\/span>(b)Carry Sanitizer:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Even though airports are installing sanitizing stations, carrying a pocket-sized sanitizer is a great precaution.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"c_Wear_Gloves\"><\/span>(c) Wear Gloves:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>You may even consider wearing gloves, like the airline cabin crews and security personnel.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Mouth_Hygiene\"><\/span>2. Mouth Hygiene<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a_Cover_mouth_with_Tissue\"><\/span>(a) Cover mouth with Tissue:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Always cover your mouth while sneezing or coughing. Disposable paper tissue is ideal. However, do not reuse it.<\/p>\n<p>Also if you do not have access to a tissue or a napkin, cover your mouth with your hands. Always remember to wash them or sanitize them thereafter.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"b_Use_Face_Masks\"><\/span>(b) Use Face Masks:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you are comfortable wearing a facemask, go for it. Prevention is always better than cure.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Personal_Hygiene\"><\/span>3. Personal Hygiene<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a_Maintain_Distance\"><\/span>(a) Maintain Distance:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Avoid close contact with any passenger displaying symptoms of coronavirus. Maintain a distance of at least one meter from the person.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"b_Avoid_Touching_Mouth_and_Nose\"><\/span>(b) Avoid Touching Mouth and Nose:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Do not touch your mouth, nose, and eyes. These are sensitive orifices that you need to protect.<\/p>\n<p>If you practice good personal hygiene and follow simple precautions, you don\u2019t have to worry about anything while traveling.<\/p>\n<p>So, buy flight tickets to risk-free areas for your next vacation until <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coronavirus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>coronavirus<\/strong><\/a> is contained entirely. Meanwhile, adhere to health safety guidelines, and filter your itinerary well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With surgical masks and hand sanitizers going viral travelers must take other effective precautions against the Coronavirus or the COVID-19. If you plan to catch a flight, use this article as a fly-safe manual. It will guide you about what you can do, and what airports, airlines, and other authorities are doing to make your travel healthier. So, let\u2019s start with some measures you should take at the airport. Precautions at the Airport Easy precautions and inculcating simple habits make your travel healthy. It is vital to exercise the following at the airport. 1. Install Boarding Pass in your Mobile Take full advantage of the mobile boarding passes. Discarding the traditional boarding pass has many advantages. 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