Airport launches ‘flysafe’ campaign as staff prepare for return of passengers
Protective screens have been installed at Edinburgh Airport check-in, security and arrivals, while staff will be wearing face coverings and PPE.
A Scottish airport is encouraging travellers to “flysafe” as staff prepare for the return of travel with new measures in place.
New signs at Edinburgh Airport will explain where people need to go in a colour-coded one-way system set up to maintain social distancing throughout.
Protective screens have been installed at check-in, security and arrivals, while staff will wear face coverings and personal protective equipment (PPE) in “passenger-facing areas”.
“The steps we have taken will allow people to get moving safely and reopen our economy by providing that connectivity that our airlines are rebuilding.
“We all have a part to play in this recovery and we must make sure we do that by encouraging people to flysafe.”
Due to the coronavirus crisis, there are only 300 passengers and six or seven flights this summer.
As part of the “let’s all flysafe” campaign, a list of general rules for travellers to follow have been introduced including asking passengers who feel unwell not to risk going to the airport.
For those who do travel, security trays will be regularly deep-cleaned with “anti-viral trays” being introduced.
The airport is also trialling temperature-checking technology for passengers departing from Edinburgh with hand sanitising stations installed inside and outside.
“We know the layout is different and we know it will take time to adapt to it but we believe the campaign and measures are the right thing for our airport and our passengers.
“We’re effectively welcoming people into our home and these changes are our way of providing them with confidence and reassurance, letting them know we care about and them and their journeys.
“We’ll continue to evaluate our approach as we go forward, and we encourage people to provide feedback and help us all flysafe.”
