We would like to bring your attention to the evolving health situation regarding vector-borne diseases, specifically Dengue and Chikungunya, in regions close to or frequently served by our network.
Recent reports for early 2026 show an increase in mosquito-borne infections. Brazil is currently seeing high Dengue activity, particularly in the Southeast and Southern regions. In Southern China (Guangdong Province), an ongoing Chikungunya outbreak continues to affect Foshan, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou.
We have recently received feedback from a colleague who was infected with Chikungunya. To protect yourself, please ensure you:
- Check Travel Requirements: Review destination-specific health advisories before operating into Brazil or China.
- Practice Bite Prevention: Use DEET-based repellents, wear long sleeves during layovers, and stay in screened or air-conditioned environments. Note that these mosquitoes are most active during daylight hours.
We are in active dialogue with the Chief Pilot’s Office (CPO) to ensure that general guidance and a list of recommended vaccinations are officially published in the SCL. We have also proposed that Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) actively monitor global outbreak situations and issue “flash warnings” to crews when a situation develops at one of our destinations.
Regarding Vaccinations
For those looking into the Dengue vaccine, current guidance primarily prioritizes individuals who have had a prior Dengue infection or those with prolonged exposure to endemic areas. In any case, a consultation with your AME is advised to discuss your specific medical history and any required grounding periods.
On a different topic, we are happy to announce the newly established ALPL App Development Committee, consisting of:
Markus Buberl
Fabian Koch
Mathias Henrich
Sebastian Klose
Our colleagues have volunteered to support the launch and development of the long-awaited ALPL App. A big thank you to the team for their efforts, especially to Thomas Freymann (Luxair Division) and Artur Kurkowiak, who has been working on this for quite some time!
We are aware that the current range of features is limited. However, the goal is to provide a growing suite of valuable tools within the app through continuous development. Artur and the entire committee are also working hard on an Android release to ensure all members have access soon.
While additional features are already under development, we encourage you to send your suggestions or questions to our dedicated address: app@alpl.lu
In the meantime, we hope you find the current features – such as offline access to our PBS tutorial videos, the “Know your CWA“ documents, and the new Podcast – useful and informative.
Note: Feedback and topic requests for the podcast can be sent to podcast@alpl.lu.
- 📲 Download the ALPL App (iOS): https://alpl.lu/app
Fly safe and stay healthy!
