The airlines that operate domestic flights in the country —Azul, Gol and Latam— have returned to offer in-flight service to passengers since last Sunday (22), with snacks and drinks at no additional cost, after a two-year suspension of flights. service because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
In a note, Azul announced the resumption of service from last Sunday. Gol Linhas Aéreas, on the other hand, stated that it will gradually offer the convenience again. For the company’s customers, the distribution of items will initially take place on flights departing from Congonhas (CGH) and Guarulhos (GRU) airports, in São Paulo. On June 1st, it will be expanded to flights from Rio de Janeiro (GIG/SDU), reaching 100% of flights in Brazil from June 16th.
In the case of Latam, the service will be available to passengers from June 1st.
The resumption will be possible after a decision by the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) during a meeting on the last day (12). According to the agency’s determination, the return of in-flight service is allowed, the removal of the mask only for food and the return of the maximum capacity of passengers in the transport for boarding and disembarkation in the remote area.
The mandatory use of masks inside the plane and in the restricted areas of airports continues to be maintained, in addition to the disembarkation carried out by rows and the procedures for cleaning and disinfecting environments and surfaces. Physical distancing remains recommended whenever possible.
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