Alaska Airlines is Adding More Measures During Pandemic, Including a Wellness Check
Alaska Airlines has expanded its preventative measures to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, including a pre-flight wellness check-in that can be done on an app.
It’s part of the Next-Level Care program has nearly 100 different measures in place for the safety and well-being of passengers and employees, according to a company news release.
After consulting with UW Medicine’s infectious disease experts, here are a few of the measures that will be used:
? Starting June 30, flyers will be required to complete a health agreement during check-in and verify that they haven’t exhibited COVID-19 symptoms in the past 72 hours, come into contact with someone who is symptomatic and agree to bring and wear a face mask or covering.
? Through July 31, middle seats are blocked and flights will be capped at 65% capacity to allow for extra space between guests not traveling together. Families or large groups can request to sit together by calling reservations.
? Already in place is the face masks requirement for all passengers 12 and over and for all airline employees. Customers are expected to bring their own mask and wear it at the airport and during their flight. Additional supplies are available for anyone who forgets a face covering.
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? Electrostatic sprayers: In addition to traditional cleaning with high-level disinfectant, planes are sanitized with electrostatic sprayers that disinfect surfaces throughout the cabin. The electrostatic sprayer allows the disinfectant to wrap around and cling to curved and cornered surfaces for an additional level of protection.
? Boarding changes: At the gate, passengers now board by row numbers in smaller groups, from the back to the front, to enable appropriate spacing.
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