Irish low-cost airline, Ryanair, is the largest airline in Italy in terms of number of passengers carried. However, if it continues to fail to comply with anti-COVID health regulations it could be required to suspend all activities at Italian airports, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) warns. The warning was sent in recent days to both to Ryanair and the Irish Civil Aviation Authority.
Ryanair operates a fleet of Boeing 737s. Photo by Jero Vida | AeroNewsX
According to various witnesses, the airline's staff does not check that all passengers are wearing masks and that the distance between them is not always observed. Furthermore, not enough is being done to avoid crowding onboard, especially when luggage is stored in the overhead bin or just before disembarking.
In Italy, according to current regulations, aircraft can fly with 100% of their capacity as long as the air onboard is renewed every three minutes, the airflow is vertical and HEPA filters are used. This filtering technology is also used in hospitals and medical facilities around the world, helping keep medical environments clear of bacteria and viruses while providing clean air.
In the event that there is further non-compliance with national regulations, ENAC will be forced to apply the provisions of the Navigation Code (article. 802 - prohibition of departure). Additionally, it will be required to suspend all air transport activities at Italian airports, asking the carrier to provide, at the same time, the diversion of all passengers already in possession of tickets. It is worth noting that the aforementioned rules are health provisions, not aeronautical, which should be enforced by the same operators onboard the aircraft.
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