This beloved article has been banished from flights, thanks to COVID-19
As if the stress of travel was not already bad enough, this Midair ritual was grounded.
While Flying is not the first thing about most people's minds in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, the airline industry is still operational, even if it is not at full speed. And even if new boarding procedures,Almost empty flightsAnd the mandatory facial masks can be a new experience for travelers, there is another big change that may be even more so at the base of the literary. One of the most beloved darkest rituals is the disappearance: the big airlines have recently announced that they will beStop serving alcoholic beverages On many flights, thanks to COVID-19, CNN reports.
Airlines such as American and Delta in the United States, KLM and EasyJet in Europe, and Virgin Australia haveAnnounced flight service announced Drinks difficult on many routes. The leaders made the decision to protect driving crews and other leaflets of prolonged exposure to potentially contagious passengers. Changes are also aimed at ensuring that passengers spend more time wearing theirMandatory facial masks rather than sipping their cocktails.
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So, how does the flight service change exactly in terms of alcohol? Passengers flying domestic itineraries with Delta should not wait with impatience of alcoholic beverages half-flying, but can still sip on beer, wine or spirits if they fly internationally. Similarly, American Airlines modifies all food and beverage services according to the length of each flight, but will only serve alcohol over long international flights - and in first class, of course.
KLM focuses on a large part of the same alcohol policies: instead of a flight beverage basket service, passengers can expect to find their refreshments for the trip that await them in their place at the Commission. The completely dry flights from Virgin Atlantic will provide travelers with "health packs" containing slippers containing hands, facial masks and disinfectant wipes.
Although the massive libations are cruelly lacking in many, you can always prepare for your next flight Down flight by storing beverages in bottles and snacks in the terminal before boarding.
And there is at least one upside down: at least you will not reach your destination with a killer hangover. And for more changing colors that we take in heaven, check13 things you can never see about planes again after coronavirus.