The coronavirus outbreak has strongly impacted the international air traffic sector with an unprecedented decrease in international flights. However, the hardest part seems to have passed and some companies decide to go ahead and announce a gradual resumption of activities. Ryanair has just announced that it will resume 40% of its flights on July 1st. What to hope for the many travelers and expatriates to be able to take the plane this summer. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about resuming Ryanair flights.
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Ryanair to resume 40% of flights on July 1st
Low-cost airline Ryanair has announced plans to operate 40% of its flights as of Wednesday, July 1, as many European countries begin to ease restrictions on the coronavirus epidemic.
Ryanair said on Tuesday that it would work closely with public health authorities in different countries to ensure that these flights comply with measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Passengers' temperature will be checked at the airport entrance and they will have to wear protective masks.
"After four months, it is time for Europe to fly again so that we can get together with friends or family, allow people to return to work and revive the tourism sector, which provides millions of jobs" says Eddie Wison, managing director of Ryanair.
Nevertheless on board, Ryanair announced that it would not introduce the 2/3 rule for seats as this would jeopardize the economic model soon. However, it will do everything in its power to enforce social distancing when possible. Ryanair plans to operate 1,000 flights per day to 90% of the destinations served before the health crisis.
The Irish low-cost company explains in its press release that this recovery plan due to activity is conditioned "by the lifting by governments of restrictions on intra-European flights and the implementation of sanitary measures at airports". On-board services will also be changed with purchases of drinks and snacks only by credit card, and it will be prohibited to queue to go to the toilet.
