NEW DELHI: Qatar Airways has made it mandatory for economy class passengers to wear face shield visor in addition to their face mask/covering throughout the flight. While airlines globally have made face masks mandatory, this is possibly the first instance of a major carrier making visors also a must for economy class passengers.
The Doha-based airline says parents flying with children should advise them to keep wearing their personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the journey, although children under two years of age are not advised to wear face shields and face masks or coverings . During boarding and disembarkation, all passengers will be required to wear their face mask or covering as well as the face shield.
“To ensure the highest levels of hygiene onboard, economy class passengers are required to wear their face shield visor in addition to their face mask or covering throughout the flight, except when they are served their meals or drinks. Business class customers are asked to wear their face shield and mask onboard at their own discretion, as they enjoy more space and privacy,” the airline said in a statement.
