In an effort to persuade customers to return to air travel during the coronavirus pandemic, one airline introduced a self-assessment meant to protect passengers while traveling in the tight dimensions of an airplane cabin.
On Wednesday, United Airlines announced its “Ready-to-Fly” guidance, which will require all travelers to confirm that they will wear a face mask before boarding a plane. During the check-in process, customers will also need to confirm they have not been in diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 21 days, have not exhibited symptoms or been in contact with someone with the virus in the past 14 days, and have not been turned away by another airline for health reasons.
“Customers that are not able to confirm these requirements and choose not to travel will be able to reschedule their flight,” United wrote in a press release. “Customers may also choose to check-in at the airport for further review.”
The airline industry has struggled immensely amid the coronavirus outbreak, and the new measures are being adopted with the hope that customers will begin using air transportation again as states across the country slowly reopen their economies.
