Irish pilots call for antigen testing for Covid to speed up reopening of international travel
Airlines argue that filters and air-flow systems on most planes make them safe when passengers wear face masks
Cate McCurry, PA
24 May, 2021 14:28
The Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association has urged the Dublin government to end its delay in reopening international travel, and introduce rapid antigen testing for airline passengers.
It comes as hundreds of pilots staged a demonstration outside the Dáil over the government’s “procrastination” on the reopening of international travel.
Members of IALPA handed in a four-stage plan, outlining how the aviation sector can be safely reopened.