Brits CAN’T take hand luggage on planes & must wear face masks in airports, Gov rules say

BRITS must check in all their hand luggage and wear face masks at all times in airports under new Government rules. People will also have to stay seated as much as possible during their flight as part of fresh rules to stop the spread of coronavirus on planes. The new rules are for all airlines […]

BRITS must check in all their hand luggage and wear face masks at all times in airports under new Government rules.

People will also have to stay seated as much as possible during their flight as part of fresh rules to stop the spread of coronavirus on planes.

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The new rules are for all airlines to follow when it’s safe to do so again.

At the moment only essential travel is allowed, the Government says.

But Brits are still hopeful for a summer holiday in the coming months.

Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, said today: “Today’s guidance is a positive next step towards ensuring a safer and more sustainable aviation sector.

“The government’s advice currently remains to avoid all non-essential travel, but today we are taking the necessary steps to ensure a framework is in place for the aviation industry to bounce back when it is safe for restrictions on travel to be lifted.”

Tim Hawkins, Chief Strategy Officer at MAG, said: “This new guidance provides the basis for the restart and recovery of the UK aviation industry – it offers clear information for us, our passengers and our airlines on the steps needed to create a safe travel experience.”

This week the Government brought in a strict new 14 day quarantine plan for everyone coming into the UK.

They must stay home and isolate for two weeks before being allowed out – and this includes Brit coming back.

But there are hopes that the Government could agree an air-bridges policy with other countries to get people flying again and off on a summer break.