Guidelines announced by Aviation Ministry for domestic passenger services

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : May 21 2020 | 7:31 PM IST

Following are the norms announced by the Ministry of Civil Aviation for domestic passenger services:
? Before entering the terminal, passenger to ensure that he or she is wearing a mask
? Passenger to report at the airport 2 hours before flights
? Passenger to travel in an authorized taxi/personal vehicle following the norms specified by the Home Ministry
? During transit to airport, the passenger should take all precautions to prevent infection
? Passenger to certify the status of history of his or her health through the Aarogya Setu App or a self-declaration form

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? Ensure web check-in and obtain a boarding pass
? Baggage limitations - Only one check-in bag and one cabin bag allowed
? Vulnerable persons such as very elderly, pregnant women, passengers with ailments are advised to avoid air travel
? Passenger to download the baggage tag and baggage identification number, print it and affix it on the bag at a prominent place
? In case the passenger is not able to print the baggage tag, then he or she should mention the PNR number and his or her name on a thick piece of paper and affix it / tag it with a strong string
? Passenger to proceed to security hold area after security screening
? While waiting in the security hold area, passenger to maintain social distancing and sanitization protocols
? Chairs marked 'Not For Use' should not be occupied
? Passenger to dispose of all the bio-hazardous material like used masks, gloves, tissues etc. in the yellow-coloured disposable bins/bags placed at strategic locations at the airport
? Passengers to collect the safety kit (three-layered surgical mask and sanitizer) from the airlines near the boarding gate
? Passengers to wear mask and sanitize his/her hands before proceeding to the boarding gate for scanning of the boarding pass
? Passengers to be attentive towards boarding announcements and reach the boarding queue by following social distancing
? Display of identity cards by passengers is a must & check-in of the boarding pass would be done by the passenger by self-scanning of e-boarding pass
? During the flight, passengers to strictly follow hygiene and sanitation. Face-to-face interaction to be minimized
? Passenger to minimize the use of toilets and avoid any non-essential movement in the aisles
? No queuing at the toilets and only one companion for children and the elderly would be allowed
? No meal service in the aircraft. Water bottle to be made available in the galley area or on the seats. Eatables not to be consumed during the flight
? No newspaper or magazine will be available, no onboard sale of any item
? If the passenger feels uncomfortable, fatigued or has respiratory distress, it should be brought to the immediate notice of the crew
? The disembarkation from the airlines would be sequential
? Social distance and sanitation should be maintained at the arrival gate aerobridge, coaches, jet ladders ramps etc
? To disembark passengers to strictly follow the instructions of the crew
? Trolleys in the arrival area to be used sparingly

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First Published: May 21 2020 | 7:31 PM IST

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