Since last Monday, the French company has been distributing masks at aircraft entrances to passengers who are not already wearing them, a measure introduced for flights on which social distancing between passengers is not possible. The airline was recently singled out by a France 2 report showing the lack of separation between passengers on a flight between Paris and Marseille. This was a fairly busy flight, unlike almost all the flights currently operated, on which " the current low occupancy rates mean that it is possible to set up a social distancing "says the company.
As part of the fight against the spread of the virus, Air France had already taken a number of measures such as installing Plexiglas covers on the counters at Paris CDG and the introduction of voice announcements and ground markings in coordination with Paris Airport, or the systematic wearing of masks and gloves by flight crews. In another development, on-board service has been adapted to current sanitary conditions. To limit interaction between flight staff and passengers, certain services have been suspended, such as duty free and the distribution of printed press. Packaged products are also favoured, at the expense of basket service.
The company has also stepped up its cleaning and safety measures. cabin disinfectionThis includes regular spraying with a virucide. " It is important to remember that the air in the cabin is renewed every 3 minutes by a system equipped with filters identical to those used in operating theatres, which extract the smallest viruses, including COVID-19.the company also added. Since the appearance of COVID-19, Air France has been working closely with the French Ministry of Transport and the French and international authorities to implement all measures to guarantee the health and safety of its customers and staff. "
As part of the national effort to combat the coronavirus, in addition to repatriating more than 250,000 people, Air France is donating products to support the care staff and relieve patients. At the end of March, the company offered thousands of comfort and well-being items initially intended for customers. More than twenty French hospitals received more than 17,000 comfort kitsThis includes thousands of sleep masks and earplugs for intensive care patients and carers, as well as 20,000 first-aid kits and headphones for in-flight entertainment.
With regard to the future flight plan, while the BFM channel mentioned the figure of 30 % of capacity in July, against less than 5% at presentAir France cannot yet confirm this figure or give precise details. The only hypothesis clearly envisaged as of 11 May is increasing domestic frequenciesThis is particularly true for Marseille, Toulouse and Nice, which are currently served once a day.
