"KLM reaches crew testing protocol for international flights"

" \n KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will keep running long-haul services following agreements reached with the government regarding testing requirements. The flag carrier of the Netherlands was planning to\u00a0halt\u00a0international flights\u00a0amid the strict measures. \n \n\n \n <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/bookmarklet\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsimpleflying.com%2Fklm-crew-testing-protocols%2F&media=data%3Aimage%2Fsvg%2Bxml%2C%253Csvg%2520xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%2520viewBox%3D%270%25200%25201000%2520667%27%253E%253C%2Fsvg%253E&description=Testing%20requirements%20are%20changing%20as%20KLM%20and%20the%20government%20reached%20an%20agreement%20following%20concerns%20about%20the%20potential%20spread%20of%20new%20coronavirus%20strains.%20Photo%3A%20Getty%20Images&is_video=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Testing requirements are changing as KLM and the government reached an agreement following concerns about the potential spread of new coronavirus strains. Photo: Getty Images \n \n\n \n Coming to terms \n \n\n \n Earlier this week, the operator announced that it would cancel all its 270 weekly long-haul flights to the Netherlands. This move followed the announcement that passengers and crew members would have to show evidence of a negative rapid coronavirus test taken just before departing. \n \n\n \n KLM shares that after consulting the Netherlands\u2019 National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, KLM has a safe alternative test protocol for crews leaving the airport in countries that are not on the list of so-called safe nations. \n \n\n \n Crew members of the airline will take a rapid antigen test before departure from the Netherlands and after arriving back. Moreover, crews will have to follow stringent quarantine rules when they stay abroad. \n \n\n \n <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/bookmarklet\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsimpleflying.com%2Fklm-crew-testing-protocols%2F&media=data%3Aimage%2Fsvg%2Bxml%2C%253Csvg%2520xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%2520viewBox%3D%270%25200%25201000%2520667%27%253E%253C%2Fsvg%253E&description=KLM%E2%80%99s%20will%20keep%20international%20flights%20going.%20Photo%3A%20Getty%20Images&is_video=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> KLM\u2019s will keep international flights going. Photo: Getty Images \n \n\n \n Additional requirements \n \n\n \n The carrier emphasizes that the Dutch government has indicated that this protocol meets its conditions. Meanwhile. KLM has also introduced flight bans from the\u00a0United Kingdom, South Africa, and South America to the Netherlands as of January 23rd for up to a month. Cargo flights are an exception to this rule. \n \n\n \n Those flying from high-risk areas are required to take antigen tests, as stated by the Dutch government. These tests are in addition to the existing PCR testing requirements. \n \n\n \n However, not all airports across the globe have facilities in place for passengers to take antigens tests within four hours prior to departure. So, several passengers could face issues if they are planning to fly in. However,\u00a0KLM\u00a0shares that it will help customers where possible. \n \n\n \n <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/bookmarklet\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsimpleflying.com%2Fklm-crew-testing-protocols%2F&media=data%3Aimage%2Fsvg%2Bxml%2C%253Csvg%2520xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%2520viewBox%3D%270%25200%25201000%2520667%27%253E%253C%2Fsvg%253E&description=Several%20members%20of%20the%20airline%E2%80%99s%20fleet%20have%20been%20grounded%20for%20much%20of%20the%20year.%20Photo%3A%20Getty&is_video=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Several members of the airline\u2019s fleet have been grounded for much of the year. Photo: Getty \n \n\n \n Still flying \n \n\n \n The airline adds that plans towards the limited set of so-called safe countries remain unchanged. Ultimately, it is trying to maintain services while meeting high safety standards. \n \n\n \n \u201cKeeping flight operations up and running in a safe and responsible manner is and will remain KLM\u2019s priority, even since the COVID-19 outbreak at the beginning of 2020. This has enabled us to maintain necessary travel, repatriation and the transport of necessary cargo so far,\u201d\u00a0KLM said in a press release seen by Simple Flying. \n \n\n \n \u201cIn addition, KLM has taken numerous measures on board, such as the HEPA filters, mouth masks and adjustment of the service. The safety and health of our customers and employees has the highest priority for KLM. KLM also wants to continue to contribute to the fight against the Covid19 pandemic. To this end, consultation remains necessary about effective and feasible suitable customization for aviation, taking into account international agreements.\u201d \n \n\n \n Ultimately, the current requirements are still massively strict and will keep passenger activity at a minimum. However, for those that need to travel during these challenging times, there is still some hope. \n \n\n \n Moreover, crucial operations such as vaccine distribution will also be able to continue with these policies in place. Nonetheless, passengers and airlines alike would be hoping for more balanced measures as the pandemic continues to rock the aviation industry. \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n www.simpleflying.com \n "

"KLM reaches crew testing protocol for international flights"

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