The global outbreak of the novel coronavirus has killed thousands, disrupted daily routines and upended small businesses and entire industries, including the aviation industry.
With thousands of flights canceled and some countries closing their borders, the operations that continue are subject to guidance on preventing the spread of COVID-19, which is the disease caused by the coronavirus.
Much of the guidance is based on information originating with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) and initially published in ICAO’s Annex 9, Facilitation, and in related ICAO documents that deal with “the movement and health-related screening of passengers and goods.”
Some airlines, including United, have provided more details about their actions, which include reseating passengers when possible to allow for social distancing, temporarily closing airport lounges, disinfecting common surfaces inside airport terminals and on…
