The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has advised passengers to arrive at airports at least three hours before flight time, as the country prepares for the resumption of commercial flights.
The FAAN stated this on Monday as part of the Authority’s new protocols for the restart of flights amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
READ ALSO: Confusion In Buhari’s Cabinet Over NBET Boss’ Removal
Making this known via Twitter, the Aviation body stated that the early arrival by travellers would enable efficient checks and screening before boarding.
It wrote:
COVID-19 Flight Resumption Protocol for Passengers: You are advised to arrive at the airport three hours before your flight due to the new COVID-19 safety checks.
Also, the FAAN urged travellers to maintain two metres distance from each other at the airports while noting that persons not wearing their face masks will not be allowed into airports’ premises.
According to earlier reports, the Federal Government said that the civil aviation authorities will determine the resumption of domestic flights in the country.
Sani Aliyu, the National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, stated this during a briefing in Abuja last Thursday.
Speaking on the planned resumption of flights in the country, Aliyu, on June 1 stated:
The aviation industry is requested to start developing protocols to allow for domestic flights to resume anytime from the 21st of June onwards.
While giving an update on Thursday, however, he said the PTF was yet to receive any update from the aviation sector on its preparedness to restart commercial flight operations.
Recall that Nigeria’s airports and airspace were shut in March by the President, Muhammadu Buhari, as part of efforts to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Commercial flights, both local and international, had stopped forthwith but the President’s directive allowed the operation of essential flights including those for medical and evacuation purposes, amongst others.
