Coronavirus outbreak: It's safe to travel, SpiceJet, GoAir tell customers

Flight occupancy and fresh bookings have dropped over ten per cent in last few days as individuals and corporates defer trips. International travel is already hit due to a series of visa restrictions

SpiceJet is urging customers to travel without worry in an outreach effort to prevent slide in bookings. The airline has listed its own coronavirus prevention measures and World Health Organisation  (WHO) messages in an email to reassure customers. GoAir too has written to customers about its safety measures which include enhanced aircraft cleaning, disinfecting touch screens among others.

" At SpiceJet we are taking all possible steps to ensure the safety of our passengers. At the same time we would like to assure every one that it is absolutely  safe to continue international travel, tourism and trade and advise every