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No plane change during COVID-19

Amiracizmic
Explorer C

Hi there, I have a flight coming up in April, I have a layover but no plane change. Are employees requiring we get off due to COVID? 

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Re: No plane change during COVID-19

dfwskier
Aviator A
Solution

It depends on how long you'll be on the ground.

 

If it's a short time - maybe 40 minutes or less, you'll have the option of getting off the plane and stretching your legs or staying on the plane.

 

IMO people stay on the plane most times.

 

If you stay on the plane. the disinfecting crew will work around you. I did that last week in Kansas City.

 

On longer stays, the crew will suggest that you leave the plane. 

Re: No plane change during COVID-19

ZevSupport
Frequent Flyer A

I personally enjoy staying on and moving up when I can. 🙂


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Re: No plane change during COVID-19

gsking
Aviator C

If you do deboard, you get first priority to reboard.

Re: No plane change during COVID-19

SWFlyer007
Aviator C

@gsking I think this is what you're saying, but I will express it another way...

 

On all the flights I've gotten off, they actually allow you back on the plane before they even start with pre-boarding.