The travel blogger Sir Chandler he is brave. Dedicated to surveying flights and tourism, and locked in his home like the majority of Argentines, he could not carry out the trips he had planned for the month of September to Salta, Bariloche and Mendoza and thus relate his experiences in those destinations. But, willing to sacrifice himself to tell us in first person how are the special flights that depart from Ezeiza in this pandemic that seems to have no end, it was decided and took passage (quite expensive as we will see) to fly to New York with return from Miami a week later. This could be done because Argentines are allowed to enter the United States, as well as to Brazil, but not to the countries of the European Union, among other nations. The only thing to do on the way back is quarantine at home, according to what migrations says in your new implemented DDJJ.
Here is his account of an experience that becomes new in many ways: “I bought a passage through Aerolineas Argentinas to New York but returning from Miami for $ 100,000 in 9 installments with Banco Nación. I clarify that I set up the trip like this because the state of New York requests quarantine for passengers who arrive from many North American states, including Florida, but it does not require it from those who arrive from abroad and have the entry permit to the country. I stayed two nights in the first destination, an almost abandoned city and without tourists, and they made me easy to enter. The same happens with the Miami airport, it is desolate because it generally connects with Latin America and Europe. In both cities it is mandatory to wear masks all the time. In Miami the fine for not doing it is US $ 50 at the same time “.
Regarding the capacity of the flights, with the exception that due to the HEPA filters of the aircraft it is practically impossible for the virus to be transported during the trip, the plane was complete on the way out while on the return “there were about 90 seats left over “.
Details to be considered
- Entry to the terminal is not allowed. Ezeiza without having the boarding pass to fly.
- At the entrance there is a sign of temperature control but not personalized (probably through infrared cameras)
- In the queue to check in and board, you must respect the distance between passengers.
- The use of a mask is mandatory but only disposable surgical procedures are required on the flight, It must be renewed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- It is allowed to carry alcohol in gel less than 100 ml per container and it is recommended to use it constantly. You can carry more than one in your personal items but it is not allowed to ship it because it is flammable material. It is the only sanitizer allowed for use on board.
- Each passenger scans the boarding pass in the corresponding reader.
- The boarding process It is done from the last rows to the first and before boarding they deliver a bag with food as lunch, drinks included. This means that there is no catering service on the flight but passengers can go to the hostesses to pick up drinks.
- Everyone has to store their own luggage in the overhead compartments, the on-board staff cannot help them.
- Passengers are asked to get off according to the row they are in.
- Bathrooms are used normally.
- They did not ask him for a coronavirus test at any airport in this case.
- The outbound flight was full, with all seats taken.
- Upon his return, his temperature was taken at the Miami airport before boarding.
Extra considerations
Argentinian airlines the send an email to passengers who have flights in the next 24 hours with advice and behavioral requests at check in (to be done online), in boarding and in the different stages of the flight.
- Ask arrive early, the baggage that is dispatched must be left by the passenger in the indicated place, traveling with only one personal item on board that can be located under the seat and that contains the essential elements for the trip (a coat, headphones, a book, etc.).
- Limit movement inside the aircraft as much as possible and you can’t queue to go to the bathroom.
- Reading material, blankets, pillows, headphones, special meal services, and bassinets are suspended.
- The cleaning and disinfection tasks of the aircraft are intensified in high contact areas such as seats, armrests, folding tables, seat belts, entertainment screens. Thorough work is also done on bathrooms, waste bins and doors.
- Headrest protector, safety cards and motion sickness bags are replaced after each flight.
Health insurance
It is worth remembering that the risk of contracting coronavirus exists everywhere, whether you are staying in your own country or traveling within or abroad. On this last case it is essential to have travel insurance (many nations require it to enter), the advantage is that currently this insurance covers Covid-19. However, it is advisable to spend a little more to hire a bonus that also covers the need to quarantine at the destination, so they take care of accommodation and food during that period.
Anyway, you have to pay attention to the type of coverage you have, because the maximum is the maximum that they will cover in cases of coronavirus. There are countries that will begin to ask for it obligatorily, like Ecuador or Brazil (even for a stopover).
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