GACA issues new advisory as Saudi Arabia resumes international travel

GACA issues new advisory as Saudi Arabia resumes international travel

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority on Monday updated its travel advisory outlining more coronavirus precautionary measures. The travel advisory issued by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) coincided with the resumption of international travel. It includes the previously announced procedures in addition to new preventive measures. The new advisory includes several new procedures which are the following: — The Tawakkalna application is a must to gain entry to all airports in the Kingdom — Travel is only allowed for the permitted categories in accordance with the requirements specified by the competent authorities — Entry to airports is restricted to those who carry travel tickets, except for those accompanying people with disabilities — It is necessary to ensure health requirements of the intended destinations are followed and all precautionary measures are adhered to — Travelers are requested to reach airports well in advance of their flights and to ensure that they are in good health before entering airport lounges. —Travelers whose body temperature exceeds 38 degrees Celsius will be prevented from entering airports — The use of electronic payment methods is encouraged in order to reduce the use of banknotes — Commitment to board planes