Florida, United States.
American Airlines it operated again on Wednesday, filling its planes at full capacity, prompting disapproval of the health authorities when the covid-19 pandemic accelerates in part from U.S.
While great American companies like Delta Air Lines they had opted in May for lock seats to respect the social distancing on board their aircraft, other airlines such as United Airlines prThey spun off from implementing the measure due to the decrease in the number of passengers.
The decision of American Airlines comes in full acceleration of the reopening of the economy, which coincides with a new outbreak of pandemic.
“American Airlines we disappointed a lot “when he made the announcement on Friday, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Robert Redfield, told the Senate health committee on Tuesday.
“We don’t think this is the correct message“he added.
The doctor Anthony Fauci, expert in infectious diseases of the National Institute of Health, also criticized the decision, noting that the amount of infections could increase to 100,000 per day if no action is taken like the use of mask widespread.
“Obviously, (the decision of American Airlines) is somewhat worrying. I don’t know what motivated this decision“Fauci said to the Senate.
“I think in the confined space of an airplane, andIt’s even more troublesome. “
The new coronavirus has already killed more than 127,000 people in U.S and the country registers even more than 42,000 new cases ddaily, according to the latest count from Johns Hopkins University, used as a reference.
And due to the increase in infections and deaths, especially in the south and west of the country, some American states have had to slow down the process of lack of definition.
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But American Airlines He stepped up to criticism on the grounds that they are “adamant” in their “commitment” to the safety and well-being of passengers and crew members, a company spokesperson told AFP.
The airline He highlighted the “different stages of protection in place” for travelers, citing the use of a mandatory face mask, top cleaning procedures and a “checklist of covid-19 symptoms abefore the flight. “
The company also offers its clients the possibility to modify their travel plans at no additional cost when they are informed that their flight will be full until September 30.
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