This week on Instagram: Airports and airlines show a united front in the battle against COVID-19 : Moodie Davitt Report

Social media has emerged as a key unofficial source of information in the digital age. As The Moodie Davitt Report steps up its mission to become ‘the KOL of B2B travel retail publishing’ (a phrase coined by leading Chinese WeChat platform Globuy), our popular weekly feature curates some of the most exciting travel retail industry updates from the social media sphere – and touches on our own contributions.

This week on Instagram…airports and airlines from all over the world presented a united front in the ongoing battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, they have implemented new safety and sanitation measures and shared useful infographics so passengers can better protect themselves when travelling.

Los Angeles International Airport shared a series of posts detailing how it has ramped up its deep cleaning protocols. The airport has focused the efforts of its deep-cleaning crews on ‘high-touch’ areas such as handrails, escalators, elevator buttons, and restroom doors. It also announced that all restrooms and public areas across the airport are being cleaned hourly.

Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport shared a helpful and informative animated video detailing seven simple steps passengers can take to prevent the spread of COVID-19; while Hamad International Airport posted a slideshow giving passengers some crucial safety tips when travelling through the Qatari gateway.

Malaysia Airports shared how it is protecting the health and wellbeing of its staff, by implementing temperature checks in its Kuala Lumpur-based corporate offices.

Finally, Qatar Airways shared an instructional film to promote good hygiene practices onboard its fleet. It has also announced more flexible rebooking options for passengers whose flights have been affected by travel restrictions related to COVID-19.

Check out the social media highlights below