The boss of Heathrow Airport has told MPs that it is trialling large-scale temperature checks as the aviation industry struggles with coronavirus. He said they are already being carried out at departure gates on people going to places where this is a requirement. John Holland-Kaye urged the government to produce a plan on what common standards airports should adopt. "If you want to get the UK economy started again, you have to get the aviation sector started again." Mr Holland-Kaye said the introduction of common standards would allow airlines to start flying again more frequently. Thousands of flights have been cancelled due to coronavirus-related travel restrictions. Tim Alderslade, chief executive of Airlines UK, who was also giving evidence, told MPs that airlines have outlined three levels of measures, with the idea that each country adopts a specific level. Any flight between two destinations would have to comply with the highest level, with staff wearing personal protective equipment and all passengers wearing masks under the strictest level three, for example. Several airlines have written to the government suggesting such a "graded system" of restrictions to contain the spread while a more lasting solution is worked out. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-52558759