The GMR-led Delhi
International Airport Ltd has come up with robust planning for travel of air
passengers when the COVID-19-led lockdown ends. "As we prepare for the
resumption of operations, it is imperative to have robust planning and
readiness to ensure safe travel for passengers. For this, Delhi airport has
mapped out the passenger journey through the airport and planned various measures
at each touchpoint," according to a document detailing the plan.
The measures include use of
social media and in-airport channels to inform passengers about the importance
of social distancing, wearing a mask at all times, hand hygiene, printing
boarding pass at home and highlighting their name and flight details to reduce
touchpoints at the airport.
The standard operating
procedure details the usage of areas and need for disinfection. This includes
elements across kerbside and in-terminal like trolleys, washrooms, water
fountains, counters, security screening areas, touch screens, communication
screens, travellators and lifts.
All trolleys will undergo
sanitisation by passing through a tunnel before returning to their respective
locations. There will be queue managers and social distance marking at all the
gates.
Seating arrangements will
be adjusted to maintain proper distance among passengers.
Alignment of queues will
ensure social distance among CISF and immigration staff members.
Provisions are being made
to ensure personal protective equipment like masks, gloves and face shields for
the safety of all employees. All staff will be screened at entry gate for
checking body temperature. -- ANI
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