As AirAsia has issued new travel advisory as the skies get opened for travel to Langkawi, precautions and safety measures are extremely important for this sandbox test of travelling is to succeed.
In efforts to keep guests comfortable and yet assure of their well-being is cared for, the low cost airline keen to have its planes of the tarmac has put in place a host of guidelines for both the crew and its travelling customers. As being less in physical contact the name of the game, AirAsia has undertaken numerous contactless technological innovations, including option for self-check-in feature that allows for easy uploading and instant verification of health and vaccination documents via its app before heading to the airport. This will minimise queuing at the counters or crowding at the airport.
Guests are rest assured only fully-vaccinated flight crew to operate flights, built-in safety features of the aircraft are like air filtration system that provide hospital-grade airflow, constant cleaning and wiping, including the adherence of SOPs at all times.
Travellers are encouraged to follow these steps before planning their travel, first to ensure travel eligibility is checked, including health documents and/or travel approval from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and other relevant authorities, if required. These requirements may change from time to time so its advises that they are checked with the authorities for the latest updates. Self check in in mandatory on all AirAsia flights, counter check-in service is only for those with reduced mobility and travelling with infants.
Guests are encouraged to arrive preferably 4 hours before departure to allow for enough time for all the necessary processes to take place. As for masking, the regular 3-ply mask will do, or double-masking for better protection. Masks with an open valve are not permitted onboard AirAsia flights.
Bags and luggage can be checked in over the contactless kiosks and its advised that they are done online or 4 hours before the flight. Boarding will be staggered, to ensure a smooth flow and minimise contact amongst guests and crew.
And for those craving for the popular nasi lemak, its recommended that passages pre-book before boarding for both keeping things safe and also they might be sold out!
