Air France prepares to take passengers again

coronavirus pandemic has t only brought government restrictions on travel, but has stoked fear among public of being trapped in a plane while sharing recycled air with people who might be infected.

To combat se concerns French airline Air France has implemented several new procedures which aim to keep both its staff and passengers safe.

Staff have been checking passengers temperatures before y board aircraft and misting machines spraying anti-viral chemicals, which Air France says are also used in hospitals, are being used to clean cabins.

Air France cabin engineer Yasmina Geha explained cleaning spay was used on aircraft once every five days as spray "remained active for a long time".

She said: "This product works against coronavirus. It's been tested and is used in hospitals."

Air France has also dropped its in flight duty free offer and me changes to way it serves customers food.

" crew members will go through cabin only once to really offer tray to customer and everything is packed individually," Carine Villar, Air France Director of customer experience, explained.

airline anunced last month it was receiving a 7 billion Euro bailout from French government after travel restriction greatly impacted its business.

Or airlines have also said y are stepping up cleaning of plane cabins to help prevent spre of coronavirus.

Several carriers are also blocking some middle seats.