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DGCA issues guidelines on social distancing to prevent spread of Covid-19

Airlines have also been asked to ensure that boarding is done in a manner to avoid bunching of passengers at any time

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According to the circular, the seat allocation at the time of check-in to should done to in a manner

4 min read Last Updated : Mar 23 2020 | 2:59 PM IST

Aviation regulator DGCA on Monday came out with a slew of measures for airlines and airports on social distancing, which include ensuring adequate space between passengers and check-in counters and leaving one seat vacant between two passengers, among others.

Besides maintaining adequate spacing at check-in counters between passengers (minimum one metre) and also between individual counters, airlines also have to ensure availability of adequate staff for guiding the passengers at check-in counters and during security checks, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) stated in its circular to all scheduled airlines in the country and airport operators.

Airlines have also been asked to

Topics : Coronavirus DGCA

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