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Maxheader

(4,366 posts)
Fri May 1, 2020, 06:53 AM May 2020

The rules will discourage..

..flying, all by themselves..

https://www.axios.com/future-air-travel-coronavirus-bcee181c-1d3a-4305-992d-053d5c80a909.html

 Online check-in: Besides choosing their seat or paying for checked bags, passengers might also need to upload a document to confirm the presence of COVID-19 antibodies before they fly.

Airport curbside: Passengers could be required to arrive at least four hours ahead of their flight, and pass through a "disinfection tunnel" or thermal scanner to check their temperature before being allowed to enter the airport.

Check-in and bag drop: New touchless kiosks would allow passengers to check in by scanning a barcode, or using gestures or voice commands. Agents would be behind plexiglass shields, and bags would be disinfected and then "sanitagged.

"Health check: Passengers would undergo a health screening, and potentially even have their blood tested. In

April, Emirates became the first airline to conduct rapid on-site COVID-19 testing of passengers before boarding.

Security: Each carry-on bag and security bin would be disinfected when entering the X-ray machine, using fogging or UV-ray techniques, then “sanitagged."Boarding: Passengers would need to be present an hour before departure, maintain

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The rules will discourage.. (Original Post) Maxheader May 2020 OP
I Think You're Right ProfessorGAC May 2020 #1
I already hated flying over the last 15 years PJMcK May 2020 #2
I feel your pain.. Maxheader May 2020 #3
This is while this virus is still a threat so I have no problem with it JI7 May 2020 #4
Usually arrived Maxheader May 2020 #5

PJMcK

(21,916 posts)
2. I already hated flying over the last 15 years
Fri May 1, 2020, 07:10 AM
May 2020

Flying used to be sexy! The experience was exhilarating and passengers were mostly treated with great respect. In turn, passengers acted like conscientious adults. The food was better than decent and the overall experience was generally very positive.

Today, flying is like riding the crosstown bus. Planes are over-crowded, luggage is a ridiculous problem, many passengers are surly or thoughtless or overly self-involved and these are only some of the problems! The security screening process is de-humanizing, time consuming and of questionable efficacy. Airline schedules are often simply a joke. And the list goes on.

Since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, I've found that if I'm traveling less than 750 miles, I'm often better off driving. The overall door-to-door time is usually only an hour or two longer and I determine my comfort level.

If these new rules are adopted, it will further decimate the airline industry.

Maxheader

(4,366 posts)
3. I feel your pain..
Fri May 1, 2020, 07:34 AM
May 2020

Traveled quite a bit between Wichita ks and Seattle..early 90s, 2000..wasn't too bad..Things

Changed after 9 -11...

JI7

(89,172 posts)
4. This is while this virus is still a threat so I have no problem with it
Fri May 1, 2020, 07:39 AM
May 2020

Aren't people already required to get to the airport like 3 hours ahead (at least when it comes to international fights) ?

Maxheader

(4,366 posts)
5. Usually arrived
Fri May 1, 2020, 08:34 AM
May 2020

at hartford ct for the flight back home...2 - 2 1/2 hrs early..

I bet they cut back on a lot of those "requirements" as things settle down

into a more relaxed rhythm..cautious..safe, familiar feel good..

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