(TAN): Airline alliance Oneworld has launched an information portal to provide passengers with the latest updates on the health safety measures they can expect while travelling, Oneworld said in a statement.
Hosted on oneworld.com,the portal serves as a one-stop customer resource for information on the various measures implemented on the ground and inflight by oneworld member airlines, as well as major airports in the oneworld global network.
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The measures introduced by member airlines include contactless check-in, enhanced and expanded cleaning of aircraft and customer touchpoints in airports and lounges, physical distancing during the boarding process, and the wearing of masks and face coverings. These are in addition to underlying measures including the use of HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filters on aircraft.
Oneworld CEO Rob Gurney said: “While the flying experience is different during these challenging times, our member airlines have implemented additional measures to protect the health and safety of customers. The portal we introduced today is another step of that commitment, and we hope that customers may have even greater peace of mind as they resume their travel.”
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Members of Oneworld are SriLankan Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian and S7 Airlines, apart from around 20 of their affiliates. Fiji Airways is a Oneworld connect partner.
