The main aviation regulator in Europe - the European Aviation Safety Agency EASA has recommended that countries abandon testing and quarantine of those travelers who have been ill with COVID-19 or have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus in the last six months..

This is reflected in the new version of the COVID-19 Aviation Health Safety Protocol, which was published on June 17, 2021.. It was developed in conjunction with the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control..

If vaccinated or recovered travelers arrive from countries at risk, then rapid antigen testing before departure or upon arrival can be used for additional verification..

EASA offered to check vaccination certificates only once - before departure. Refusal from multiple checks will avoid queues at control points.

In the new version of the document, recommendations were left on the mandatory wearing of masks and the observance of a distance of 1 meter, where possible. This is due to the fact that, firstly, vaccination does not provide 100% protection against coronavirus, and, secondly, still a significant part of the population has not received vaccinations..

EASA also advised airport operators to extend restrictions on entry to terminals - only passengers and staff are recommended to enter buildings..

At the same time, in order to reduce the risk of transmission of the disease, airports should take measures so that queues do not arise in crowded places..

On flights with partial loads, airlines were advised to ensure that passengers are seated as far apart as possible..

If disembarkation or embarkation is via buses, then airports should ensure that more transport is available..