COVID-19: FAAN Tells Passengers To Arrive Three Hours Before Flights

By Olamilekan Alani

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said  passengers must arrive at the  airports at least three hours before flight time  ahead of the resumption of commercial flights in the country.

FAAN disclose  this  today as part of the new protocol for the restart of flights amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Announcing via Twitter, it said the early arrival by travellers would enable efficient checks and screening before boarding.

“COVID-19 Flight Resumption Protocol for Passengers: You are advised to arrive at the airport three hours before your flight due to the new COVID-19 safety checks,” it wrote.

FAAN also urged travellers to maintain two metres distance from each other at the airports while noting that persons not wearing their face masks will not be allowed into airports’ premises.