The Government of India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation has relaxed its guidance on the provision of onboard meal services and in-flight entertainment.
Taken in consideration the concerns of stakeholders, Indian airlines will now be allowed to serve pre-packaged snacks, meals and beverages, depending upon flight time.
In all classes, tray set-up, plates and cutlery will have to be completely disposable with no re-use. In all classes, all hot and cold beverages will be in disposable cans/containers/bottles/glasses. There will be no pouring service and beverages will be served in single-use disposable units.
IFE, where available, can now be switched on, subject to strict compliance including the wipedown of all individual systems, with approved cleaning agents. Cleaning and disinfection is to take place prior to boarding of passengers.
Disposable earphones or cleaned and disinfected headphones are to be provided to passengers at the start of the flight. Each seat has to have its own dedicated IFE which can only be used by the passenger occupying the seat.
All passenger touchpoints will have to be carefully cleaned and disinfected after the flight.
