The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Thursday issued new SOPs for domestic and international flights effective from August 20 to August 31.
The CAA director air transport issued notification of new SOPs which will apply equally to all chartered flights, including private jets.
All the operational airport managers of the country are responsible for the implementation of the new SOPs in aircraft. The planes will be disinfected before departure while passengers can only be dropped off in front of the departure lounge.
Air hostesses will be required to wear PPE kits, surgical masks and gloves and airport managers will be required to provide a complete list of passengers before departure, as per the new SOPs.
Before boarding the plane, health officials will also test and interview passengers and it will be the responsibility of the concerned airlines to get the passengers of international flights to fill up the health declaration form.
A seat will be left vacant between passengers to implement rules of physical distancing and passengers will be required to wear masks at all times, except for meals.
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