Ryanair passengers will have to ask to use toilet when flights resume

Passengers travelling with Ryanair will have to ask permission to use the toilet under new rules laid out by the airline, as it prepares to restart 40% of flights in July in the hope that government restrictions on travel in Europe will be lifted. Europe’s biggest airline intends to run almost 1,000 flights a day from 1 July and to restore 90% of its pre-pandemic route network. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, Ryanair was operating 2,400 flights a day. It will restart flying from most of its 80 bases across the continent. By September, Ryanair expects to be running 60% to 70% of its normal flight schedule, depending on customer demand, said CE Michael O’Leary. “People have been locked up since the middle of March. People are really gagging to get out and I think get abroad for the sunshine.” His comments contrasted with remarks made by Matt Hancock, the UK health secretary, that summer holidays were likely to be cancelled this year. In a return to flying video, Ryanair advised passengers to check their temperature before going to the airport, check in online and download their boarding pass to their smartphone. Travellers will undergo further temperature tests at the airport, must wear face masks or other coverings and wash their hands and use hand sanitiser in terminals. On board the aircraft, they will be able to buy pre-packaged snacks and drinks, using cashless payments only. Queueing for toilets will be prohibited on board, and passengers will have to wait for permission from cabin crew to use the facilities. Physical distancing at airports and onboard will be encouraged where possible.<br/>