Southampton Airport safety measures during coronavirus pandemic

The airport has today released a video showing a series of health measures to provide a safe environment for staff and passengers.

Anyone who is displaying coronavirus symptoms is being asked not to travel to the airport.

Passengers travelling through the airports are asked to come prepared with their own facial coverings while all staff will be provided with personal protective equipment (PPE), including face masks. 

Protective screens have been installed in key areas, including the check-in and security halls, and passengers will be asked to observe safe, physical distancing wherever possible.

The airport will also be using electrostatic fogging machines which disinfect surfaces within two minutes.

Passenger touchpoints, including security trays, are being treated with an antimicrobial product which kills germs and lasts for up to 30 days on surfaces.

Self-cleaning stations for trolleys have been set-up in baggage halls and hand sanitiser dispensers have been installed throughout the terminals.

Staff have also received training on how to protect customers against the virus. 

Derek Provan, chief executive of AGS Airports, said: “Our airports have remained open throughout this pandemic to provide crucial lifeline services. 

"During this time, we’ve worked closely with both the UK and Scottish governments, and their officials, to ensure we follow all health guidance.

“As the lockdown begins to ease and airlines start to confirm plans to restart domestic connectivity, it’s important we do everything we possibly can to keep our airports clean and safe for our staff and for our passengers. 

"These measures, which are in place at all three of our airports, will ensure we help each other to travel safely through our terminals at a time when we are working to get our country and the economy moving again.”