The Saudi Minister of Transport reviewed the arrangements made for the welcome of passengers at Terminal One of Jeddah Airport.
Talking to Arab News, the Saudi Minister of Transport said that "about 100 flights will be operated and things will return to normal soon."
The corona virus has almost paralyzed the transport sector," he added. Except for special flights to bring citizens back from other countries.
A civil aviation spokesman said passengers would not be allowed to say goodbye or greet at the airport.
Web News Lesson quoted a civil aviation spokesman as saying in an interview with private TV channel Al-Akhbariya that domestic flights were being launched from 11 airports in Saudi Arabia from Sunday and that all precautionary measures had been taken for this purpose. Are gone.
Prior to the flight, passengers must follow the instructions in the special instructions to ensure that precautions are taken.
A spokesman for Civil Aviation said that one seat would be left vacant in the aircraft under the principle of social distance to ensure safety from Corona.
All passengers will be required to ensure the use of masks and gloves, as well as other precautions, including hand sanitizing and temperature monitoring.
Al-Rausa told Al-Akhbariya News Channel that the Civil Aviation Department has issued a guidebook for passengers traveling on domestic flights, which will enable passengers to reach their destination safely and securely.
The rules state that "domestic air travelers must wear medical masks and gloves, and passengers must arrive at the airport no more than two hours before the flight."
Gloves and masks should be used during flight and after disembarking. Sanitation has been ensured at all airports in the country so that passengers can permanently sanitize their hands.
According to the Saudi news agency SPA, more than 100 ultraviolet sanitizers and thermal cameras testing the corona virus have been installed at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam.
It should be noted that domestic flights in Saudi Arabia were banned from March 21 due to the corona virus as a precautionary measure, which is now being reopened about two and a half months later. Important guidelines based on precautionary rules and regulations in this regard have been issued by Civil Avenue.
According to newspaper 24, the spokesman said that just as the decision has been taken to resume domestic flights, so will the decision to resume international flights. This work will be done by the relevant special committees.