It’s quite a bold move, but the low-cost flight giant is determined to succeed: starting in July, Ryanair hopes to resume its operations and kickstart its summer flights. The airline aims to restart over 40% of its routes while implementing enhanced health measures across its entire fleet to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Ryanair Aims to Quickly Resume Operations
A Plan Dependent on the Lifting of Internal European Flight Restrictions
The goal is set, but the outcome remains uncertain. Although Ryanair is preparing to operate 40% of its flights from July, this plan largely depends on how the pandemic evolves in Europe and each country’s willingness to reopen borders to travelers.
Despite the uncertainty, the blue and yellow airline is actively considering how to operate its future flights under the safest possible conditions. It is developing multiple plans to ensure readiness on day one and to quickly recover from the massive losses caused by the pandemic.
Currently, Ryanair is working on health protocols to be implemented on its planes—measures designed to curb contagion and reassure passengers taking to the skies.
Among the proposed rules, the airline intends to:
- prioritize online check-ins,
- allow only travelers who have undergone a temperature check at airport entry,
- make mask-wearing mandatory both inside and outside the aircraft,
- prohibit queues for the restrooms,
- accept only contactless card payments onboard,
- encourage cabin baggage over checked luggage.
However, the airline has already stated that social distancing will not be enforced on their commercial flights. It will be “favored” and “encouraged” when possible.
This means it will be possible to travel without distancing from the passenger seated next to you. This information has sparked debate and suggests that Ryanair flights could potentially operate at “full capacity,” without leaving empty seats between passengers.
