London Southend Airport completes ICAO CART Scheme demonstrating Covid safety
London Southend Airport has successfully completed the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council Aviation Recovery Taskforce (CART) ‘Take-Off’ Guidance for Air Travel.
The work of the ICAO CART is aimed at providing practical, aligned guidance to governments and industry operators in order to restart the international air transport sector and recover from the impacts of COVID-19 on a coordinated global basis.
Measures are based around three key considerations;
- Remain Focused on Fundamentals: Safety, Security, and Efficiency
- Promote Public Health and Confidence among Passengers, Aviation Workers, and the General Public
- Recognize Aviation as a Driver of Economic Recovery
Following an on-site visit to London Southend Airport in July, the CAA and Public Health England determined that the airport has implemented the guidance material successfully completing the scheme.
Glyn Jones, CEO of London Southend Airport, “Throughout the challenges of the pandemic, London Southend Airport has maintained its priority on safety. Investments into new covid safety measures were added in Summer 2020 and these procedures remain in place to protect passengers and employees whilst the industry recovers.
We are proud to confirm that the airport has completed the ICAO CART Assurance Scheme and would like to take this opportunity to thank our dedicated employees who have worked tirelessly throughout this challenging time.”
About London Southend Airport
London Southend Airport is one of the UK’s fastest-growing regional airports, with a 133% increase in flights compared to summer 2024 and 122 departures per week. Our dedicated on-site train station ensures seamless connectivity, with a 10-minute train-to-gate time and direct services from Stratford, London in 43 minutes and London Liverpool Street in just 52 minutes.
Renowned for sensational customer experience, we manage all key operations in-house, delivering an easy, speedy, friendly journey from arrival to departure. easyJet passengers rank us among the UK’s top airports for satisfaction and our own private London Southend Jet Centre is the fastest growing in the country.