Holidaymakers could face higher costs and a “four-hour wait” to board flights when it comes to travel after the coronavirus pandemic.
An expert has warned the new measures could increase the time spent at the airport before heading off on holiday.
Passengers could be asked to arrive at the airport four hours before their scheduled flight time if the new measures are introduced.
The expert claims holidaymakers could be subjected to health checks, too. This is to ensure they are fighting fit before they head off abroad.
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So, alongside queues for check-in, security, passport control and boarding, another added security measure could be introduced.
On the way home, travellers would face similar checks. This would ensure Britain doesn’t suffer from a second wave of the pandemic.
More expensive
Flights could also become more expensive as airlines adhere to social distancing measures.
Regulations would mean airlines could only fill their planes 20% full.
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Airlines only recoup their costs when planes are 80% full.
As such, the expert warned that this could result in increased prices for passengers as airlines struggle to cover their costs.
Holidaymakers will also be instructed to wear masks to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
Andrew Charlton, MD of advisory service Aviation Advocacy told The Times””
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