COVID-19 Update
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport encourages all travelers to make themselves aware of the health and safety protocols established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, with regards to COVID-19. Should you have questions or concerns about the coronavirus, please consult the following:
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services Call 2-1-1
- City of Manchester Health Department
The CDC encourages all travelers to follow these recommendations:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, sneezing, going to the bathroom, and before eating or preparing food.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue; then throw the tissue in the trash.
Enhanced Cleanings at MHT
As part of our commitment to passengers, we have increased cleanings of restrooms and surfaces frequently touched by passengers, including the TSA security checkpoint and bins. All areas are disinfected on a regular basis using EPA-approved disinfectants and electrostatic cleaners. MHT has also deployed public health guidance PSAs in terminal bathrooms and public areas, advising passengers on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Airline Policies
- American Airlines – Beginning May 1, 2020, American Airlines will go cashless at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, and all flight attendants will be required to wear face masks. Additionally, all passengers will be required to wear face masks while on the aircraft beginning May 11, 2020. American will waive change fees and will give a credit for future travel if requested. The tickets must be purchased prior to March 1 through April 30. Fare differences will still be applicable. Please see aa.com for further details. See American’s latest news.
- Delta Air Lines – Delta will not charge change fees for all tickets purchased between March 1 through 31. There are also no change fees for customers scheduled to travel March 1 through April 30. Passengers may cancel any flights and use the value towards a future flight.
- Southwest Airlines – Beginning May 2, 2020, Southwest will have a new boarding policy. Travelers will board in groups no bigger than 10. Effective May 3, 2020, Southwest employees will be required to wear face masks. Additionally, passengers will be required to wear masks beginning May 11, 2020. Southwest recommends travelers bring a mask to wear; however, masks will be made available to those who don’t have one. As always, there are no change or cancellation fees. Passengers can cancel flights and use those funds to pay for future travel.
- United Airlines – United will waive change fees on travel booked between March 3 through 31 over the next 12 months. They will also waive change fees for all tickets issued on or before March 2 with original travel dates of March 9 through April 30.
For any questions about COVID-19, call 2-1-1 and FLY SAFE!