In any case, Norbert Nowotny, an expert from the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna, is pretty sure. The passengers, who were mobilized almost exclusively by the Austrian Olympic Committee, among them numerous athletes, will take great hopes and fears on board with them. A positive test upon arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport would likely spell the end of the Games before the official opening in a week.
To ensure that the virus doesn’t stand a chance when boarding, security measures were tightened before today’s flight. An additional safety barrier has been added with a separate test street in front of the check-in. In addition, check-in takes place via the “General Aviation” terminal, so there is no contact with other guests at Schwechat Airport. Shortly before departure (within 96 or 72 hours), everyone involved in the Olympics who flies to Beijing with the ÖOC today also had to do two PCR tests. AUA’s Boeing 777 will also offer enough space for the passengers. The safety distance has top priority – so the plane is full, but far from fully booked.
Source: Nachrichten
