Monday, May 17, 2021
GACA issues new Guide for Travelers as Saudi Arabia resumes International flights
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in Saudi Arabia issued an updated guide for travelers, including previously applied procedures in addition to new preventive measures, with the resumption of international flights Today.
The GACA new advisory for Travelers highlighted several new procedures :
1. The Tawakkalna app is must in requirement upon the entry into the Kingdom airport.
2. Travel is only allowed for the allowed categories in accordance with the requirements specified by the competent authorities. Most Viewed : Saudi Arabia warns against traveling to 13 countries without prior permission
3. Entry to the airport is restricted to those who carry travel tickets, except for those accompanying with disabilities.
4. It is necessary to ensure health requirements of the intended destinations are followed and all precautionary measures are adhered to.
5. Travelers are requested to reach airports in advance of their flight and to make sure of the good health condition before entering at entrance gates to airport lounges.
6. Warning to those travelers whose temperature exceeds 38 degrees Celsius, as they will be prevented from entering the airport.
7. Encouraging the use of electronic payment methods and the reduction of the use of banknotes. Recommend : Fully vaccinated travelers need not to quarantine in Saudi Arabia
8 . Commitment to board planes as per the seats allocated by airlines, and to apply physical distancing among fellow passengers.
9. Aircrews and passengers inside planes must wear face masks and hand gloves throughout the flight and maintain social distancing as much as possible while providing meals and other services.
10. Closure of the prayer area in the plane if any, as well as continuing to apply Precautionary measures after every trip.
11. The updated guide touched upon on the measures taken when there is a suspected case of infection with Covid-19 virus.
- The authority calls for allocating some seats as a quarantine area to deal with potential emergencies during the flight, appointing a crew member to deal with the patient and limiting the movement of that passenger as much as possible. See Also : Saudi Arabia resumes international flights from 17th May
- Upon arrival, the patient's luggage is delivered, According to the procedures followed, and transferring the case to the hospital, according to the mechanism used by the Ministry of Health.
