Birmingham Airports Authority launches "let's go" campaign

To capture the joy and spirit of flying while ensuring the safety of travelers and airport workers at the same time, the Birmingham Airport Authority launched its "Let's Go" campaign on November 10th, which will continue to network socially until March. The campaign is aimed at those planning to fly in the middle of the pandemic, be it for business or pleasure. Its purpose is to ensure that journeys made by travelers appear different, but can still expect an experience. Easy, convenient and safe at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

"We want travelers to know that we have prepared for their next trip so they can rest easy and feel the excitement of traveling again," said Ronald F. Mathieu, President and CEO of the Birmingham Airport Authority. "By working with our partner airlines and airports, we have added several layers of protection to our customers so they can feel safe and secure while traveling with BHM."

The safety of BHM's passengers and employees is a top priority, according to Mathieu, and management has and will continue to take precautions to protect travelers, guests and airport employees from the spread. of COVID-19. The specific protocol implemented on site includes:

24-hour cleaning throughout the terminal using Environmental Protection Agency-approved cleaning solutions to ensure areas with high contact points such as handrails, elevator buttons and seats are properly cleaned.

• Thoroughly clean and disinfect the terminal every night using electrostatic spray technology
• Hand disinfection stations throughout the terminal for passengers and employees
• Acrylic shields on public counters
• Social distancing floor markings in waiting areas for passengers
• Added information signs at the terminal with information on reducing the spread of disease

The "Let's Go" campaign will highlight the joy of traveling at home and abroad and remind people of the safety of flying.

"The safety of passengers and airport staff has been at the core of everything BHM does and continues to do to create a safe environment for travel," added Mathieu. "It's time to fly to Birmingham and we want you to know BHM is ready for your trip."

Since the novel coronavirus pandemic began, airlines have worked closely with Congress, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and other agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to control the spread and investigate opportunities Spread of the spread in flight. Some of the key research findings are:

According to a recent study for the US Department of Defense, the air in commercial aircraft is safer than the air circulating in households or hospital operating theaters.

According to Harvard University's TH Chan School of Public Health, the multiple layers of protection against COVID-19 transmission during air travel make air travel safer than other routine activities.

The risk of a passenger getting COVID-19 on board appears to be very low, according to the International Air Transport Association.

Because of the way air circulates and leaks in airplanes, most viruses and other germs cannot easily spread on flights, according to the CDC.

In addition to everything BHM does to ensure a safe travel environment, flight planners can rest assured that passenger safety is a top priority for all US airlines. Airlines are following or exceeding all CDC guidelines to contain and stop the spread of COVID-19.

Airlines have added protective layers to keep passengers safe during their journey, from the need to cover their faces to improved cleaning protocols like electrostatic and fogging procedures. Some have introduced new entry procedures and a reduced beverage service to limit interaction. Most aircraft are also equipped with high efficiency air filters (HEPA), which produce the cleanest air possible. '' an intensive care unit.

For more safety precautions and tips for travelers considering or planning flights, visit the Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation Security Administration, Ready for Every Journey and Fly Healthy Fly Smart websites.

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