Fever check, hand gel, extra space: Air Canada sets virus rules

Passengers on Air Canada will have their temperature checked before boarding, receive hand sanitizer and enjoy more personal space in economy class under a new safety protocol. The program unveiled Monday aims to reduce the risk of exposure to Covid-19 and put travelers at ease, the company said. It adds to existing measures such as mandatory mask wearing, a safety questionnaire and cabin disinfection. The protocol “will provide travellers with the confidence that they can book and fly safely with Air Canada as they consider their travel plans in the current environment,” CEO Calin Rovinescu said, hours after the airline said it expects a slow recovery for the industry. Story lists key elements of the program, to be implemented by May 15.<br/>