Air Travel to and From Oman Guidelines

Oman Airports (OA) has released a journey start-up plan for passengers who will be travelling when commercial flights resume. These guidelines have been introduced because the journey of travellers through the airport will now differ as a result of the society’s obligation to co-exist with the COVID-19 pandemic, yet the requirement to maintain health and safety measures continue.

Before Travelling:

Sanitisation & Hygiene:

• Airport facilities and surfaces are frequently cleaned and sanitized
• Refrain from entering any areas that are undergoing sanitization
• Wash your hand for 20-seconds
• Hand sanitisers are provided across the terminal facilities
• Minimize touching surfaces in the airport
• All trolleys, trays and other equipment are disinfected
• Dispose face masks and gloves in dedicated trash cans
• Some facilities are closed at the airport

Contactless Services:

• Online check-in
• Self service kiosk
• baggage drop
• Passenger boarding system
• Contactless payment

Car Park & Forecourt Access:

• Use short term parking for a quick access
• Body temperature of 38°C or higher to be directed to the medical facility
• If Covid-19 symptoms are shown, then would not permitted to continue their journey
• PPE is available for purchase at the airport

Security and Emigration:

• Sanitise your hands after any documents exchanged
• E-gates will not be operational at this time
• Place all items in the trays to avoid manual security search
• Avoid to carry any prohibited items to avoid manual search

Restaurants, cafes and shopping areas:

• No-return policy is implemented
• Some retail areas are closed until further notice
• Seating is reduced in restaurants
• Special measures are implemented across the food and beverage outlets

Physical Distancing:

• Maintain a social distance of 2 meters at all times
• Protective screens are installed throughout the airport

Boarding & De-boarding:

• Row boarding and disembarkation are implemented
• Follow the instructions of ground staff and crew at all times

Seating & Waiting areas:

Maintain distancing while seating

In addition, there are guidelines for travellers who are arriving:

Covid-19 Temperature Screening Process

If COVID-19 symptoms are shown, passengers will be guided to the airport’s clinic for further testing and for other necessary actions.

Immigration

• Sanitise your hands if documents are exchanged.
• E-gates will not be operational at this time

Baggage Reclaim

Maintain social distance while collecting your bag

Customs

Avoid carrying any customs-prohibited items

Exit & Transportation

• No meters & greeters are allowed at the airport.
• Rental cars are sanitized before each rental
• Airport taxis are not operational at this time

This article originally appeared on http://virginradiooman.com/guidelines-for-air-travel-to-and-from-oman/