Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Qatar Airways cabin crew to wear hazmat suits
Safety is our number one priority; any airline
says so. Indeed, pilots make their best to fly safely and cabin crew guides and
instruct the passengers on board to abide by the safety regulations and requirements.
Nowadays, safety doesn’t necessarily mean to prevent accidents or troubles from
happening. Passengers and crewmembers are all concerned about clear and present
danger. Covid-19 and hygiene.
As airports are adding new safety and
screening measures, including disinfection booth, quick blood testing, and
sniffing dogs, some airlines are requiring their passengers to wear face guards
or masks during flights. But that won’t be enough to ensure safety in an
enclosed environment like an airplane cabin. Flight attendants have numerous close
contacts with passengers during flights. They need to be protected the most to
avoid infecting and being infected by the passengers. So, Qatar Airways, Qatar's
flag carrier, introduced a protected suit to be worn by cabin crew over their
uniforms during flights in addition to safety goggles, gloves, and a mask. Will
the passengers feel safer or scared? Do you want to eat an inflight meal or
drink soda that is served by such a heavily protected attendant?
Enjoy reading the article and seeing the
photos and think if you want to wear a hazmat suit during the flight, too.
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