Coronavirus: is it possible to go on a honeymoon?

 They have spent months, if not years, preparing their dream trip, the most special of their lives: the honeymoon. Given the circumstances of the new coronavirus, movements both within the country and abroad have been affected, as it has been necessary to close the borders in Pakistan for security and prevention. For this reason, they must be informed about the progress and new measures adopted by the Government.

When do they travel?

If you are thinking of making a destination marriage or have your honeymoon in Pakistan scheduled in the coming months, there are several aspects that you should take into account so that you can set dates and prepare everything in a timely manner. In conjunction with the Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Commerce, Civil Aeronautics, airlines and municipalities, the necessary measures were established for the complete reactivation of air after months of suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic 1. Currently, the Government has initiated different phases of gradual reactivation in the international operation of commercial flights.

Where do they travel?

Keep in mind that the requirement is demanded by the country of your honeymoon destination in which you can request a quarantine, PCR test, or otherwise. If it is someone who must enter Pakistan, it is mandatory to present the PCR test with a negative result. International flights are initially opening from Pakistan to the United States, Mexico, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Guatemala, destinations with which this gradual opening in the country begins.

Stay informed about the measures that will be taken in the coming weeks through the Ministry of Health and Social Protection and the Ministry of Transportation of Pakistan on new openings of airports and destinations.

For trips outside of Pakistan.

If you are thinking of having your honeymoon or marriage outdoors outside the country, you should consider the following:

•        Only trips allowed to 7 countries: as of September 21, international flights in the country was reactivated, with a gradual opening that links Pakistan with the United States, Ecuador, Mexico, Bolivia, Brazil, the Dominican Republic and Guatemala.

•        Biosafety protocols for international flights: The National Government of Pakistan issued Resolution 1627 of September 15, 2020, through which biosafety protocols for international flights are dictated, among which the following stand out:

1.       Comply with general biosecurity protocols: mandatory use of a mask, handwashing at least every 3 hours, foot disinfection and temperature measurement, prior to entering the airport. In addition, the consumption of food and beverages are prohibited in immigration and emigration areas. When it is a long flight, passengers must wear several masks to change.

2.       Consider arrival times: travelers must arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before the scheduled flight time.

3.       Install Corona: airports and airlines are asking their travelers to have the Corona mobile application installed and have the data updated through this tool, before traveling. Also, complete the travel survey before each journey. Here you can download the mobile application.

4.       PCR test: it is essential to present at the airport the result of a PCR test with a negative result and issued no later than 96 hours before boarding. Passengers with fever or respiratory symptoms associated with COVID-19 will not be allowed to board.

Protocols to fly again

In Resolution 1517 of 2020, the provisions and general guidelines for managing the risk of COVID-19 in the airport and aeronautical sectors are dictated, mainly in the national territory. Of this it is key that they take into account the following:

•        Antigen test for some destinations: In the case of a trip to departments with a COVID-19 contagion rate of less than 1,000 per 100,000 inhabitants, and whose main access route is by air, people over 7 years of age will be asked to present the result of the antigen test for detection of COVID-19 before boarding. The result must be negative, and the date of issue cannot exceed 48 hours prior to boarding. Here you can check the impact by municipalities and verify which ones meet this condition.

•        Install Corona App: airports and airlines are asking their travelers to have the Corona App mobile application installed and have the data updated through this tool, before traveling. Also, complete the travel survey before each journey.

•        Comply with general biosecurity protocols: mandatory use of a mask, handwashing at least every 3 hours, foot disinfection and temperature measurement, prior to entering the airport.

•        Carry only one personal item in the cabin: As a preventive measure, cabin luggage is restricted to only one personal item (purse or small purse) that can be tucked under the airplane seat. The rest must be sent by the warehouse.

•        Carry out web check-in and take a digital boarding pass: another of the recommendations of the Ministry of Health is to check-in virtually, and carry it on your mobile device, to avoid and reduce physical contact with other people. The information will be found in Pakistan.

•        Comply with arrival times before the flight: for domestic flights, it is essential to arrive at the air terminal at least two hours before the scheduled flight time.

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