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Global airlines body IATA backs face masks for safe flying
Source: Reuters
BUSINESS NEWS MAY 5, 2020 / 8:52 AM / UPDATED 24 MINUTES AGO
Global airlines body IATA backs face masks for safe flying
LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) - The body representing global airlines came out in favour of passengers wearing masks onboard on Tuesday, as debate intensifies over how to get airlines flying while respecting social-distancing rules following the coronavirus crisis.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) told reporters that wearing masks would help protect passenger health but came out against leaving middle seats empty on aircraft, a measure it had previously said was likely.
European flights have all but come to a standstill during the coronavirus pandemic. While there is no visibility on when travel restrictions will ease, airlines are considering how to safely restart services and give passengers confidence to fly.
Months without revenues is threatening to force some airlines out of business.
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Global airlines body IATA backs face masks for safe flying
LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) - The body representing global airlines came out in favour of passengers wearing masks onboard on Tuesday, as debate intensifies over how to get airlines flying while respecting social-distancing rules following the coronavirus crisis.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) told reporters that wearing masks would help protect passenger health but came out against leaving middle seats empty on aircraft, a measure it had previously said was likely.
European flights have all but come to a standstill during the coronavirus pandemic. While there is no visibility on when travel restrictions will ease, airlines are considering how to safely restart services and give passengers confidence to fly.
Months without revenues is threatening to force some airlines out of business.
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Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-airlines-iata/global-airlines-body-iata-backs-face-masks-for-safe-flying-idUSKBN22H1M5
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