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CHALLENGES IN TRAVELING
AFTER COVID-19
- BY AYUSHI
In Early 2021 people will have interest in travel,
with travel bubble arrangements popping up,
m o r e c o u n t r i e s r e o p e n i n g , a n d s w i f t
development of vaccine underway, many seem to
think that early 2021 is shaping up to be the
period of “revenge travel” or “make-up travel”.
A recent survey found that 39% Americans are
“very confident” about travelling in 2021. Even
as we are near the end of 2020, there are notable
early signs of recovery and hope in places.
Many countries that have been among the most
careful with their border restrictions are
starting to plan a reopening date for
international tourists. Recently, Thailand has
welcomed a batch of Chinese tourists into the
country, a first in close to 8 months. Social
distancing measures will be taken by the
travellers. Airlines have been quick to jump into
enacting drastic social distancing measures, like
blocking middle seats. In the near future, they
may stick to these measures by selectively
seating passengers or enforcing proper distance
during queues. This may continue for a while, or
even becomes the new norm. A new preference in
beautiful destinations, social distancing
measures will extend to your destination as
restaurants, amusement parks, and other
attractions will continue to implement social
distancing regulations, at least through the first
and second quarters of 2021, depending on the
development of the pandemic. As such, this may
drive consumers to look more into outdoor,
nature attractions, and even remote countries.
Crowds have always been a deterrent for some
travellers, but even more so in the early months
of 2021. They will have proper safety and
hygiene protocols, information about airplane's
air quality is now a fixture in most major
carriers' websites, so is a hotel's hygiene
protocols. These are important additions as
travellers will book their flights and hotels on
providers that take their safety and hygiene
regulations seriously, at least in the near future.
Statements such as making masks compulsory
and commitment to regular, heavy-duty
cleaning will be important deciding factors when
customers are making travel purchases.
Additionally, whether and how a destination
country keep the virus under control will also be
of interest, regardless of whether it's open for
tourism. personal hygiene in flight, one way this
pandemic is changing how we live is by forcing us
to reconsider how we approach personal hygiene.
Once we get to fly again, more people will start to
take serious note on how to keep themselves
clean and healthy in the airplane.
For one, it has always been socially unacceptable
to cough or sneeze in public regardless of
whether you carry a virus or not. In the future,
the social etiquette of covering up when you
cough or sneeze may be observed a lot more
closely around the world. If you're looking to fly
sometime soon or in the future, here are a few
tips you can follow to ensure that you stay
healthy throughout your trip: Pump up your
immunity by eating good food and getting good
sleep the night before you fly. Stay hydrated,
wipe down seats, belts, screens and meal trays.
Bring your own pillow and blanket if you can.
Avoid touching your face, especially your nose
and eyes. If you are in a plane with air vents, turn
it on to deflect any germs lingering in the air
Wear a face mask, be careful, not paranoid. Learn
to relax. Here's to a lifetime of flying!
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