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New Delhi: As India prepares for the third phase of the COVID-19 coronavirus-induced national blockade that lasted until May 18, the air travel situation is still unclear despite the Center removing many restrictions on a notice issued on Saturday.
But Delhi International Airport has drawn up an exit plan for the resumption of operations. From check-in to gas station here is everything that will change in your travel experience after crash:
Passenger communication
Passenger may need to print boarding pass at home and highlight their name and flight details to reduce contact points at the airport
The airport will also use social media and airport channels to educate passengers on the importance of social distancing, the use of masks, hand hygiene, etc.
Temperature scan
The airport is making provisions for passenger scanning according to government-issued guidelines.
Social distance mark
Passengers will find floor marks in the shore areas and in the terminal to help social distancing.
Disinfection at the airport
All areas will be disinfected, including along the edge of the sidewalk and in the terminal, such as cars, restrooms, water fountains, counters, security areas, screens, touch screens, travellators, elevators, etc.
Ramp and esplanade
All trolleys will be disinfected through the trolley disinfection tunnel before retuning to their respective locations.
Queue managers with marked social distance on all doors
Seating arrangement to avoid long queues at the doors
Communication about safe travel and encourage the use of Scan and Fly for contactless registration services.
Check in Hall
Entrance doors, curse machines, and check-in bays will be assigned by airlines to ensure the smooth flow of passengers from the entrance to the check-in room and subsequent security.
* Cuss Machines: disinfectants that will be provided to the passenger to disinfect their hands before using the machines
* Registration: social distance marks; Also assignment of counters to ensure distance between staff members.
* Brands in common areas, as well as for social distancing
* Provision of disinfectants for passengers at various contact points.
Security and immigration
* Alignment of queues to ensure social distance between immigration / CISF staff members
* PPE required for staff
* Queue managers with social distance markings, seating areas with social distance rules before security to avoid crowds on security lines
* SOP disinfection tray for passenger safety; Disinfectants available for passenger use after security and immigration.
Security area
* Marked social distance in areas including food courts, elevators, seats, etc.
* Strict and strict SOP for F&B, salons, retail stores and all other non-aeronautical areas to ensure safety, health and hygiene
* Keep all F&B stores and retailers open to avoid crowds in 1 place
* Encourage passengers to download the HOI app to contact less business
* Promote digital payment; digital menu to minimize contact
* Self-ordered kiosk in the food court to avoid queuing to order
Boarding gates and landing bridges
* Seating area to ensure social distancing; marking of chairs for non-use where required
* Queue managers for boarding gates and buses
* Social distance marking in aerobridge, docks, travellators, elevators, etc.
* Provision of hand sanitizers at the exit of the passenger bridges / arrival area of the bus door
Baggage claim area
* UV disinfection tunnel for all incoming luggage. Similar SOPs will be followed for handling outbound baggage as well.
* Social distance marked around luggage belts for waiting passengers
* Additional seating will be provided in this area for waiting passengers
Arrival yard and transportation to the city.
* Social distance mark in all transport waiting areas.
* SOP is working with taxi providers to disinfect taxis before using them at the airport
* A similar SOP will be started for the subway and other modes of transportation.
* The entry of visitors to the terminal will be temporarily suspended.
Measures for airport staff and health and safety.
Measures are being taken to ensure that PPE such as masks, gloves, face shields, etc. are provided. for the safety and health of all employees.
* Each function is being studied to create the requirement for safety gears.
* ALL staff (DIAL and other service providers) will be screened at the front door to determine temperature.
* Self-declaration of employees weekly through an internal application.
* Temporary shops for sale, gloves, masks and other PPE.
Meanwhile, the number of COVID-19 infections in India reached 40,263 and the number of deaths was 1,307.
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