Expect the unexpected: a traveler shares his experience of a transatlantic flight during a pandemic

One of the frequent flyers posted on a personal blog about his business class journey from Heathrow Airport (London) to New York via Amsterdam to "demonstrate what it really is like to fly during COVID-19." Writes about it Dailymail.

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Blogger Gilbert Ott has posted some helpful tips on staying safe on board in a coronavirus.

He writes: "I found several things that really helped me calm down."

Wireless entertainment

“While airlines say they will make significant efforts to sanitize flights,” Gilbert writes, “I would rather not trust anyone else with my personal safety. Accordingly, I fell more in love than ever with my personal tablet, laptop, and wireless headphones.

“Download a bunch of content for offline viewing and you'll only be touching your own stuff,” the blogger writes.

Triple check

Things got a lot more complicated, says Gilbert.

He writes: "On the way back, I asked a sweet registration agent how her day was going, and she replied:" I'm in stress, there are too many restrictions on entry and new rules. "

Self-service

“I think the fewer things you touch, the better. Now is the time to grab takeout, make yourself a sandwich and be ready to serve yourself,” the blogger writes.

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“With a few exceptions, airline food has never tasted particularly good, and now you have a good reason to eat your own food,” Gilbert added.

Carry your own napkins

Gilbert advises carrying his own wipes and a disinfectant with him, in addition, “at most airports, the limits for hand sanitizers are increased to more than 100 ml.”

He also recalled a video on airplane hygiene from Naomi Campbell, published in July 2019, in which she wipes a business-class seat with gloves.

“This video was ahead of its time,” Gilbert wrote.

Wear multiple layers of clothing or replaceable clothing.

Worried about surface contact? The blogger says having layers that can be changed helps.

“On the way back, I decided to change my clothes and then wash my hands after going through airport security,” he said.

Avoid carry-on compartments whenever possible.

He writes: “Luggage containers have always been a big dilemma for travelers, and now they are everyone's dilemma. Airlines charging astronomical amounts for luggage have forced many seasoned travelers to learn how to properly pack their items in their carry-on luggage. But this means reaching into the least cleared area of ​​the plane and coming into contact with other passengers’ belongings.”

Take two masks

Gilbert considers it "very good" that masks "must be mandatory."

Why? “For the simple reason that you don’t want to infect anyone or get infected yourself, and masks help reduce the spread of droplets when you talk, sneeze or breathe with your mouth open,” he explains.

The masks are effective for about four hours, so “take two or even three,” Gilbert advises. “And learn to wear them correctly.”

Check in online

Boarding passes make great souvenirs, but the more digital you can make your travel experience, the less time you'll have to spend around other passengers at airports.

Gilbert writes: “Where possible, printing out a boarding pass or, even better, using your airline’s mobile application will avoid all errors, save time and effort, and protect against close physical contact with others.”

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He admits that it can be more difficult on long-haul flights, but during short, on the contrary, it should be easy.

Pay close attention to transit.

“Most countries advise avoiding public transport if possible,” says Gilbert. “Pay a little more attention to the availability and/or protocols required for any trip.”

Choose places as close as possible to the exit and windows

In one short flight, Gilbert felt that "at least 10 people were passing me." And a few passengers stopped near him to give others the opportunity to pass.

Therefore, Gilbert recommends, take a seat closer to the front door of the plane or at the window so that no one has to pass by you.

Expect the unexpected

“From cancellations to health checks, it will not be long before travel returns to pre-COVID-19 normal,” Gilbert wrote. “Realizing that things can change will help make the trip more enjoyable.”

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