FAAN rolls out fresh guidelines as domestic travel commences July 8

Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has released new procedural guidelines for air travelers and other airport users ahead of commencement of domestic flight July 8, 2020.
Its spokesperson and General Manager Public Affairs; Mrs Henrietta Yakubu who disclosed this said the new guidelines were part of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) aimed at protecting all stakeholders and preventing further spread of the COVID-19 virus.
According to Yakubu, who described the guidelines as “New Normal”, departing passengers must arrive the airport properly kitted with their face mask on.
She said the new regime also stipulates that passengers must ensure a minimum of one point five meters physical distancing just as Aviation Medical/Port Health personnel are directed to screen each passenger and ensure the use of face mask.
Other measures, Yakubu said stipulates those travelling with pets must get necessary clearance from Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Services.
Passengers, she insisted must undergo disinfection of all luggages before entry into the departure halls.
She said: “Passengers are required to wash their hands as often as possible with the provision of hand sanitiser for passengers before entrance, at the waiting halls/lounges and pre boarding gates.
All footwear according to FAAN would be disinfected/sanitised by foot mats placed at all entrances to the terminal building.
Yakubu said arriving passengers are expected to observe physical distancing on disembarking from airplanes and same as they board the Co-Buses.