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Norwegian does not yet impose a mouthwash requirement on its flights. Photo: Ole Berg-Rusten / NTB scanpix
Norwegian plans to introduce mandatory mouthwash on board its aircraft starting next week. Now the company is changing. But SAS maintains the claim.
– We will await updated recommendations from the European Aviation Authorities (EASA) on infection control measures on board the aircraft before we can introduce requirements for the use of mouth rinses, says Lasse Sandaker-Nielsen, Chief Information Officer, Norwegian Friday.
On Wednesday this week, it was announced that both Norwegian and SAS will introduce requirements for passengers to use mouthwash on board their aircraft starting next week.
Passengers had to bring their own mouthwash.
– We remain firm on the decision and the background is that we want it to be safe and comfortable for our travelers, press officer John Eckhoff tells VG.
The new guidelines came after the Reuters news agency reported that the European Commission would recommend a mandatory mouthwash on planes, but that the plane’s center seats do not need to be empty.
So now Norwegian, until further notice.
– The most important measure to prevent infection is a good distance, and we can take good care of our travelers and colleagues. We assume Easa will make its recommendation in a few days, says Sandaker-Nielsen.
Eckhoff at SAS indicates that they need common rules for aviation both in Europe and in the rest of the world.
– What if you stand on the street and you are not blindfolded?
– If you don’t have a blindfold, you will be rejected when boarding, Eckhoff says, adding that the blindfold must be CE marked (European conformity)
He claims that they have verified with pharmacies and that there should be more than enough mouthwash for sale.
– We have to take into account that the demand for flights is still almost non-existent. Not many people go out and fly yet, says Eckhoff.
