What Indian passengers can expect when they land in Kannur

  • Date: 12-May-2020
  • Source: Khaleej Times
  • Sector:Transport
  • Country:UAE
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What Indian passengers can expect when they land in Kannur

The Kannur International Airport is fully equipped to accommodate the returning Indian citizens on Tuesday evening, said Vasudevan Thulasidas IAS, managing director of Kannur International Airport Ltd (KIAL).Apart from the fact that the airport has undergone thorough sanitisation, Thulasidas said all airport staff handling the incoming passengers would be wearing complete personal protection equipment (PPE). ". This includes the ground staff, immigration officials, baggage handlers, district authority officials, as well as baggage handlers," Thulasidas added.. A second flight carrying 177 passengers has also been arranged to Mangalore International Airport, said Consulate officials.. So far, seven emergency flights from the UAE have flown distressed Indian citizens home.. Non-Kannur residents will be provided transportation homeHe said, "On today's flight, there are several passengers on the list who live in neighbouring districts, including Kasargode, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Mahe, Wayanad, and there is one passenger from Thrissur as well.". While Kannur residents will be provided transportation to quarantine facilities in the district, the others will be offered police-escorted transport to their respective quarantine facilities or homes, pointed out the officer.. District officials have identified hotels in Kannur district as quarantine facilities.. Asymptomatic pregnant women, infants, and elderly passengers will be allowed to travel to their