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The requirements on what type of masks can be used and which cannot be used on board the airline have been updated LATAM and others.
Following in the footsteps of other airlines and now as a trend within the new way to fly, LATAM has informed and updated the masks that are allowed in flight, which at the same time serves as a recommendation for all of you, even for daily life.
Masks on Avianca flights
With the purpose of preventing infections and caring for passengers and employees, Avianca once again updated its biosafety protocols and as of 14 april 2021 will only accept the use of surgical or standard masks without valves and those made of fabric on its flights.
In this way, adheres to the recommendations of the World Health Organization (OMS) and the Pan American Health Organization (OPS) and restricts the use of “anti-gas” masks or those with external filters, valved masks and scarves or bandanas that are used as respiratory protection, as well as masks without masks.
Adding to this practice adopted by the entire industry, Avianca reminds that the use of this protection element is mandatory during the entire flight experience and invites people who plan to travel soon with them, Verify that they have the correct mask.
Masks on LATAM flights
From 1 of March LATAM ban the use of valved masks (any model), mouth guards, cloth scarves and bandanas on all flights due to their proven low efficiency in filtering viruses and bacteria.
- Masks allowed:
- Masks not allowed:
From 1 march 2021, those passengers who do not comply with these measures will not be embarked. The wearing of spare masks is recommended on long-term flights, following the manufacturer's instructions regarding the use and time of the masks.
further, this recommendation, although it has not yet been implemented by other airlines, it is most likely that its dissemination will be applied on a larger scale in other companies, always looking for the safety of passengers and crew.
Antiviral surface on aircraft
During February, the LATAM airline completed the authorization of a sheet with antibacterial and antiviral properties, arranged on the tables located in each seat in one of the planes of the LATAM fleet in Chile.
This pilot initiative ensures a complete elimination of viruses and bacteria, with proven resistance to repetitive cleaning and use by passengers, without altering its action.
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