It’s safe to fly: SpiceJet informs passengers

NEW DELHI: As airlines prepare themselves to deal with falling passenger numbers due to coronavirus threat, SpiceJet today has informed passengers that it is safe to fly as SpiceJet is taking all precautions to ensure that flying is safe.

The airline has informed passengers that it is safe to fly as India is least affected by the coronavirus with 52 reported cases despite such a large population and zero deaths.

The airline has also said that its ground staff as well as cabin crew members are taking all precautions like regularly use hand sanitisers and masks to protect themselves from coronavirus.

SpiceJet today said that they have issued a special advisory on the issue. “All staff at check-in counters, handling of boarding cards and having direct contact with passengers have been advised on regular use of sanitizers. All staff entering the Aircraft are provided with PPE (masks and gloves) to ensure their own personal protective measure against COVID 19,” said a statement from the airline.

The airline, as per the standard operating procedure, has said that all international flights are treated with disinfectants post disembarkation of passengers and extensive cleaning of all aircraft is done during the night halt.