In line with Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs Advisory Circular, Bahrain International Airport (BIA) is rolling out additional health and safety measures to protect the wellbeing of passengers and staff at the terminal.
The BCAA guidelines are in line with the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO latest guidelines for combating the coronavirus (COVID-19) and support preventative measures recommended by the Ministry of Health (MOH).
The measures will be regularly updated based on new scientific findings as the situation evolves.
In line with the new health and safety measures, access to the terminal is restricted to airport and airline staff and passengers, although exceptions will be made for those accompanying passengers with reduced mobility or unaccompanied minors.
Wearing face masks is mandatory for all passengers and airport staff at the airport and these can be obtained from PPE vending machine that also offers hand sanitizer, disposable gloves and sanitizers.
Passengers will need to arrive to the airport up to three hours in advance of departure due to additional screening procedures put in place during the coronavirus pandemic.
Temperature screening is also mandatory at all entry points to the terminal and before boarding. Passengers must adhere to social distancing measures at the terminal and offices, and footprint stickers and seat blockers are in place to remind them to keep their distance.
In addition to general cleaning and approved disinfection programme, all frequently touched surfaces are sanitized, and plastic security trays are sanitized at the entry and exit of the security locations.
The BCAA Advisory Circular also covers precautionary measures to be addressed by Airline operators and ground handlers.
Bahrain Airport Company is committed to support the efforts of the National Taskforce for Combating Coronavirus (COVID-19) and to continue working and coordinating its plans with its airport partners.
Source: Bahrain News Agency