Hamad International Airport (HIA) has reminded passengers of the current safety measures to be observed and complied with while travelling, to ensure the safety of all passengers and airport staff.
Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport if showing any of the following symptoms: fever, dry cough, shortness of breath and loss of smell or taste., HIA has said in an advisory on its website.
The advisory continues, "It is mandatory for all travelling passengers to wear face masks, without which access to the terminal building will be denied. Kindly follow the correct usage replacement, and disposal of face masks. Please ensure you carry a sufficient number of masks as well as alcohol-based hand sanitising solutions for the duration of your journey.
"Passengers are urged to observe personal hygiene and frequently sanitise your hands. Sanitising stations have been made available throughout the terminal."
"Please arrive at the airport no more than three hours prior to your flight to undergo all required checks," HIA stressed, "All passengers will be subject to the thermal screening process at Hamad International Airport. Kindly note that only travelling passengers will be permitted access into the terminal."
All passengers have been requested to observe and comply with physical distancing requirements. "Please follow the instructions provided by airport personnel as well as the advice displayed across the airport through signage and screens," HIA added.
Passengers are advised to adhere to the above recommendations to be able to travel without any issues.
Those with questions and doubts about their travel plans through Hamad International Airport can visit the FAQ page by clicking here: https://dohahamadairport.com/covid-19-impact-faqs