Aviation COVID-19 Checklist

16 items · Health · Medium difficulty · 30 min

Practical airport checklist to reduce COVID-19 spread among travellers and staff.

• Establish a multi-sector COVID-19 response team

  Include public health, airport ops, airlines, customs and law enforcement.

• Develop and deliver infection prevention training for staff

  Target frontline, cleaning, security and airline crews.

• Train staff on correct PPE use

  Include donning, doffing and disposal practice.

• Train staff to recognise symptoms and report exposures

  Cover when and how to escalate suspected cases.

• Implement passenger screening procedures at entry points

  Use questionnaires, temperature checks or other lawful measures.

• Require face masks for passengers and staff where appropriate

  Follow current national guidance and offer masks to those without one.

• Provide hand sanitizer stations throughout terminals

  Place at entrances, check-in, security and gates.

• Display clear signage on hygiene, masking and physical distancing

  Use multiple languages and visuals for clarity.

• Reduce crowding by staggering appointments and flight processes

  Promote online check-in and timed arrivals to limit queues.

• Designate an isolation area for symptomatic travellers

  Ensure suitable space, PPE, communication and transfer plans.

• Verify and improve ventilation and filtration in terminals and aircraft

  Increase fresh air, check HEPA systems and maintenance logs.

• Enhance cleaning and disinfection of high-touch surfaces

  Focus on check-in counters, security bins, handrails and seating.

• Confirm aircraft cleaning and safe handling of catering and linens between flights

  Document cleaning routines and use approved disinfectants.

• Monitor staff health and support symptom reporting and sick leave

  Set daily checks and remove penalty for reporting illness.

• Coordinate case notification and response with public health authorities

  Share contact details and case info following privacy rules.

• Establish passenger communication and contact tracing procedures

  Collect travel/contact info and provide clear follow-up steps.

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