Qatar Airways has increased its health and safety measures on board by introducing new personal protective equipment (PPE) for customers and cabin crew.
The airline’s additional measures include offering face shields and protective equipment for all passengers and a new protective clothing for cabin crew.
The disposable face mask will be available in two standard sizes – one for adults and one for children. The airline featured Oryx Kids Club mascots on the children’s face shields as part of their design.
For people arriving from Hamad International Airport (HIA), Face Shields are distributed at the gates at other destinations and passengers can get their face shields at the check-in counters
All Qatar Airways passengers receive a free protection set on board. In a ziplock bag you will find a disposable surgical face mask, large powder-free disposable gloves and an alcohol-based hand disinfectant gel.
Business Class customers will also be offered an additional 75 ml disinfectant gel tube.
- In addition to goggles, gloves and a mask, Qatar Airways has also introduced new disposable protective clothing for cabin crew that is placed over their uniforms.
Qatar Airways Group’s CEO, His Excellency Akbar Al BakerQatar Airways Group’s CEO, His Excellency Akbar Al Baker, said: “During the COVID 19 crisis, passenger safety is a top priority. By introducing these additional safety and hygiene measures on board, our customers can rely on us and our unprecedented know-how to get them safely to their destination. As the largest international airline that flies constantly during the pandemic, we have become one of the most experienced in terms of safety and hygiene. We will continue to be the industry leader in the services offered to our passengers so they can travel safely. “
Qatar Airways Group’s CEO, Akbar Al Baker
Economy Class passengers must wear a face mask in addition to their face mask or cover throughout the flight, unless they are served their meals or drinks.
Business-class customers are asked to wear their face shield and mask on board at their own discretion as they enjoy more space and privacy.
Parents who fly with children should advise them to continue wearing their PPE throughout the trip, although children under the age of two are not recommended to wear face protection and face masks or covers. When boarding and alighting, all passengers must wear their face masks or covers and face shield.
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