Edinburgh Airport has announced a new campaign called let?s all flysafe, which is part of the airport?s readiness programme, as airlines such as easyJet, Ryanair, Loganair, Wizz and BA recommence UK operations
The campaign has multiple aims, such as boosting the confidence of the flyers, promoting improved safety measures and helping passengers and staffs remain safe and healthy as travel resumes. There will be colour-coded signs in sky-blue, maroon red and lime green at the airport, as part of the campaign, to instruct passengers. Infographics will be shared through emails and social media to inform the passengers.
Five general rules for travellers to follow at Edinburgh Airport
? Don?t fly or come to the airport if you feel unwell
? Protect yourself and others by wearing a face coverin
? Clean your hands often, by either washing or using a sanitiser
? Maintain social distance Be kind and mindful of other passengers, be patient while making an entry and exit
Measures introduced at the airport include:
? One-way colour-coded systems to follow while moving about in the airport and maintaining social distance
? Installation of hand sanitiser stations, inside and outside the airport
? The addition of a protective screens between the operating airport authorities and the passengers at the check-in, security and arrivals station
? Temperature checking technology for departing passengers
? Use of face coverings and PPE in passenger facing areas
? Enhanced cleaning schedules, with new fogging machines to disinfect trollies and wheelchairs
? Deep cleaning of security trays, and new anti-viral trays.E-learning of COVID-19 modules for all staff
Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport said: ?We know how important it is to provide passengers with reassurance and confidence, as they return to travel. We have spent a lot of time making improvements to our operations and services. The steps we have taken will allow people to move safely, and will reopen our economy. We all have a part to play in this recovery and we must make sure we do that by encouraging people to flysafe.?
Adam Wilson, operations director at Edinburgh Airport said: ?Although we never wanted to see a near-empty airport, we have utilised the time to closely look at the terminal and the surrounding areas, and come up with a plan to protect everyone. We know that the layout is different, and it will take time to adapt to it, but we believe the campaign and measures are the right thing for all of us. We are effectively welcoming people and these changes are a way of letting them know that we care. We will continue to evaluate our approach and encourage people to provide feedback.?
For more information on the campaign: www.edinburghairport.com/flysafe
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