Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent steps the Government has taken to help ensure the safety of people (a) travelling to airports, (b) in airports and (c) on aircraft.

The Government has published transport guidance for passengers and operators on safer travel during the coronavirus outbreak. This guidance will enable passengers to take the necessary measures to protect themselves and others on the forms transport most commonly used for travelling to airports (including private cars, taxis, buses, and trains).

The Government has also published guidance specifically for aviation operators and for air passengers on safer travel during the coronavirus outbreak. This guidance maps out the measures passengers can take to protect themselves and others in airports and on board aircraft, and includes advice on hygiene measures, face coverings, and social distancing in aviation settings. The Government expects all airport operators and airlines to manage the risks of coronavirus as far as possible in order to provide safer workplaces and services for workers and passengers.

It is also important to note that wearing face coverings on public transport (including on board aircraft) is now mandatory in England and Scotland.