MUMBAI: Domestic airlines have stopped giving wrap-around gowns to middle-seat passengers following a relaxation granted by the ministry of health. For the first time since the Covidoutbreak last year, the ministry issued relaxed guidelines for domestic travel under which airlines don’t have to give passengers other protective gear like masks, face shields or hand sanitizers too. Airlines only have to ensure that passengers are wearing masks/face covers.
“The airline operators shall also keep a reserve of masks, face shield, hand-sanitizer etc for passengers in case of non-availability/such items needs replacement,’’ said the revised August 25 guidelines issued by the ministry of health and family welfare, in super session of guidelines issued on May 25, last year.
