On the Ground: Initiatives

Finavia requires airport employees who interact with customers to use mouth-nose protectors, as it starts to gradually ease travel restrictions.

Avalon Airport is set to become the first airport in Australia to implement self-service check-in and bag drop in partnership with Elenium Automation.

IATA has stated that it backs the use of face masks onboard, but opposes social distancing measures that would leave “middle seats” empty.

Iberia has announced that it will implement a special COVID-19 health plan to provide employees with robust protection against the virus.

Some of the technology to be trialled at Heathrow include UV sanitation, facial recognition thermal screening and contact-free security screening equipment.

As part of a new innovation challenge, Eurowings is inviting participants to suggest new products and services that could improve travel post-coronavirus.