The wearing of masks has played a crucial role in minimizing the spread of COVID-19 on airplanes. But in the past, we have witnessed that safety policies enacted on airplanes are rarely reversed. Some of the policies though make sense. For instance, the reinforcement of the cockpit, which is now a permanent solution, has made air travel very safe.
But let’s explore some policies that seem archaic.
- Passengers are not permitted to take liquids that go above 100ml on the plane due to the fear it might be an explosive
- Taking off shoes at security checkpoints because of a “shoe bomber” attempt in 2001
- Passenger not allowed to gather near lavatories or exits on US-bound flights
- Whenever a pilot wants to use the bathroom a cart has to be used to block the way
Masks are a Necessary Evil
With the pandemic ravaging the world, masks have played a crucial role in protecting passengers. COVID-19 has changed the way people interact. For starters, public gatherings scare many people I included. Social distancing is a norm and sanitization is a basic need.
While am an introvert, I would like to believe that Coronavirus has not taken a heavy toll on me as compared to other people. But what I would really like to know, is what will be the fate of wearing masks on planes.
This is because Coronavirus doesn’t seem to be going away, anytime soon. In some countries in Asia, even before COVID-19 hit the world, people were wearing masks.
But from my point of view, I think we should get rid of masks on airplanes for good. But I don’t see this happening any time soon. The policy seems to be here to stay.
In fact, the policy has become a norm and the passengers by now have gotten used to it. Hopefully, let’s hope we will live to see a day when people will not be forced to wear masks in airplanes.
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