Qatar - HIA tells travellers to arrive three hours before flight
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Hamad International Airport (HIA) reminded passengers to arrive at the airport no more than three hours prior the flight and comply with its safety measures amid the rise of COVID-19 cases.
In a statement, it said:“pas-sengers are advised not to travel to the airport if showing any of the following symptoms: fever, dry cough, shortness of breath and loss of smell or taste.”It likewise updated its FAQ page which has a 48-point list and is accessible through its website.
The precautionary measures are based on the latest guidance of the Ministry of Public health (MoPH).It also assured the public that the airport remains open and operational.
Among the measures implemented at HIA in response to the COVID-19 pandemic include thermal screening of all arriving and departing pas-sengers and crew at all operational gates (North Node D3 & E3), thermal screening cameras across the terminal, a 24/7 medical clinic at the airport operated by MoPH, all transfer passengers are being screened before they board their onward flight.
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Airport employees have been provided additional training to protect themselves and others in light of the current situation, the Airport Hotel's housekeeping team has been specifically briefed on the correct sanitising and cleaning procedures for guest rooms and public areas and they have been provided with additional personal protective equipment for their safety and protection. Rooms and all hotel touchpoints are being cleaned and sanitised regularly.
Also, HIA's cleaning opera-tions continue to remain active across almost 70 key touch-points including the terminal and the lounges, which are cleaned and sanitised every 10 to 15 minutes.
All boarding gates and bus gate counters are also being cleaned after each flight. HIA is also providing sanitisers to all employees for use as needed and complementary baby strollers are no longer available for passengers.
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