Airline passengers could be facing coronavirus screening measures for the long haul, under new proposals. Temperature screening and face masks will become common sights at airports to mitigate the spread of the new coronavirus , while physical distancing could make flying more expensive, the head of Dubai airport said.
Around the world, governments, airports and airlines are considering temporary safety measures to restart air travel, including mandatory temperature checks, wearing face masks and keeping passengers apart. "We are going to have to take whatever measures are necessary to protect the travelling public and our staff," Chief Executive Paul Griffiths said.