Lion Air returns to operations on May 3, here are the cabin seating arrangements

TANGERANG, KOMPAS.com – Lion Air Group returns on flights to transport passengers during the coronavirus or Covid-19 pandemic.

The plan, the flights will start again on May 3, 2020.

To prevent the spread of the Corona virus pandemic, Lion Air Airlines enforces health regulations.

According to Lion Air Group’s Corporate Communications Strategic, Danang Mandala Prihantoro, Lion Air applies all flight conditions that apply during the coronavirus pandemic.

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For example, establishing a safe distance between passengers or physical distancing in the airplane cabin on each flight.

“The move is still carried out in accordance with regulatory recommendations and Lion Air Group’s commitment to the operation, which continues to prioritize safety and comfort factors of the flight,” Danang said on Friday (1/5/2020), as quoted by Wartakotalive.com.

He explained that a safe distance regulation system was implemented by establishing the number of seats.

Such as Boeing 737-800NG, Boeing 737-900ER, Airbus 320-200CEO and Airbus 320-200NEO economy class aircraft types configured 3-3.

Establish a safe distance between passengers on the plane, specifically the middle seat is not used and is marked X

“Therefore, the passenger will sit near the window and the aisle,” he said.

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For ATR 72 and Business Class aircraft types that have a 2-2 seat layout. Using the cross or zigzag method.

“Lion Air Group has established a system at the facility when each passenger reports (check in) available at the departure airport, “Danang said.

Danang said that, according to the agreement, there was a safe distance between the passengers while sitting on the plane.