Hyderabad, Jun 23 : As the number of Covid cases are gradually coming down throughout the nation and the states are relaxing lock down rules, Hyderabad International Airport (RGIA) has geared up in its fight against the pandemic to give a safe and seamless passenger experience.

A statement here on Wednesday said, RGIA is taking stringent measures to comply with Covid protocols like wearing of masks, social distancing norms etc to ensure zero laxity and make air travel the safest mode in these turbulent times.

Awareness signage is displayed across various locations of the airport on precautions and sanitization methods that everyone needs to take about Covid. Visually impactful information is displayed at various locations as per the directives of the Ministry of Civil Aviation to guide the passengers regarding Covid measures and processes.

In order to avoid close contact and crowding at the counters, passengers are encouraged to check-in at home or use self-service facilities such as self-check-in facility, self-bag tag facility, etc.

With the RT-PCR report becoming mandatory for International travel, the Hyderabad International Airport has partnered with Mapmygenome, an ICMR and NABL certified lab for Covid Testing.

Passengers can avail of the test at the immigration level or the forecourt of Interim International Departures Terminal. Results will be available via email and WhatsApp.

A hardcopy of the report will also be available. A lounge has been created at the western extended plate of arrivals for the passengers who wait to collect their report. This lab is also accessible to anyone who wants to avail a RT-PCR test and works round the clock.

The GMR spokesperson said, “In line with the Government of India’s mandatory Covid Protocols, Hyderabad International Airport is taking rigorous measures to ensure passenger safety.

While the airport is geared up with all safety norms in place, we request all passengers to extend their cooperation and support in adherence to correct usage of face masks, maintaining social distancing and to comply with all the necessary Covid related travel documents.

GHIAL will continue to do its best to provide a safe and healthy environment for passengers when they travel through our airport”, the spokespersons said.(UNI)