AAPA calls for 'consistent, coherent and coordinated' measures when air travel returns

Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) called (11-May-2020) for measures to support the reintroduction of air travel to be "consistent, coherent and coordinated amongst governments working closely together with airlines, airports and health authorities, in line with the relevant World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines". AAPA said it recognises that public health measures such as widespread testing, contact tracing and social distancing are now progressively being implemented by governments across the world. Similar measures are also being discussed as conditions to the resumption of air travel. To address public confidence concerns over the safety of air travel, any measures should be "practical and based on accepted medical standards, as part of a robust risk management framework". [more - original PR]