EU says air travel will need social distancing, US taking their own steps


EU Transport Commissioner Adina Valean(pic) said on Wednesday that measures under consideration would include the wearing of masks and disinfection of planes and airports.

BRUSSELS/CHICAGO: The European Commission will next month present a set of rules for the safe reopening of air travel when coronavirus lockdowns end, including social distancing in airports and planes, while some U.S. airlines are taking their own protective measures.

EU Transport Commissioner Adina Valean said on Wednesday that measures under consideration would include the wearing of masks and disinfection of planes and airports.

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