HSV Travel Updates Coronavirus (COVID-19)
February 1, 2021
Masks or Face Coverings are no longer required at HSV.
HSV is working to ensure that our facility adheres to all of the CDC’s recommended cleaning protocols and procedures. Upon a comprehensive and thorough review, we were able to determine that all of our processes and chemicals used in cleaning were already within the recommended materials list that would eliminate the transference of COVID-19. We will continue to monitor and update as needed.
A Few Reminders:
- We discourage symptomatic or ill passengers, crew members, or airport workers, as well as those with known exposure to a person diagnosed with COVID-19 in the previous 14 days, from coming to the airport.
- We encourage all who are flying to stay up to date with the most current procedures with their airline regarding what to do and expect before, during, and after travel.
CDC Guidance
According to the CDC, Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19″) is spread mainly through close contact from person-to-person respiratory droplets from someone who is infected. Additionally, COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms. The CDC recommends that everyone wear a face-covering in public settings to avoid the spreading of COVID-19 to others in case you are infected but do not have symptoms. The Port of Huntsville encourages our passengers to follow guidance from the public health officials and stay informed of changes in guidelines and procedures to avoid exposure and the spread of COVID-19. Visit the CDC website for important updates on how to protect you and your families.
- CDC Coronavirus Resource
- CDC COVID Travel Resource
- CDC COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Destination
- CDC Domestic Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- NEW: CDC Science Brief: Background Rationale and Evidence for Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
- NEW: CDC Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
Resources
- U.S. Department of Transportation Launches “Mask Up” Campaign
- ACI-NA Ready for Every Journey Feature
- U.S. Department of Transportation | FlyHealthy.gov
- IATA | COVID-19 Travel Regulations Map
- Alabama Public Health Coronavirus Resource
Airport Improvements:
- Virtual Tour of the Facility
- Is this your first time flying with HSV or would you like a walk-through of the facility without having to come in person? We have a virtual tour available for your viewing to allow peace of mind when you travel again. View tour here.
Touchless Hand Sanitizing Stations
- Spread throughout the terminal building are hand sanitizing stations that are touch-free for our passengers to use if they are unable to wash their hands after touching surfaces. Additionally, until further notice, TSA is allowing passengers to bring hand sanitizer up to 12oz in carry-on bags.
Traveler and Airline Information:
Airlines are implementing new safety measures to keep people healthy when they fly. All airlines flying out of HSV have mask policies and new procedures they are following during this pandemic. Airport workers are required to self-monitor and stay home if they have symptoms or a fever. HSV is requiring all airport employees, tenant employees, and contractor employees to wear face coverings in public areas of the airport terminal building.
Currently, passengers do not have to complete a health screening, but we encourage passengers flying through HSV to stay home if they feel sick, wash their hands frequently for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, avoid close contact with people and maintain a six feel distance.
Airline Updates:
With the constant changes and updates from the airlines, we want to make sure you are as updated as we are. Below are airline changes that have been put into place. These changes are implemented in some airports but not all.
CDC | Updated Interim Guidance for Airlines and Airline Crew: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)