Acsa has announced that terminal buildings at three international airports are now open to non ticket-holders.
To date, COVID-19 protocols have required that only passengers in possession of a ticket be given access to terminal buildings, but the Department of Transport has now revised these.
Coo of Acsa, Fundi Sithebe, said the move to open terminal buildings was part of a process of gradual easing of restrictions.
The three airports that have opened terminal buildings for the public are OR Tambo International Airport, Cape Town International Airport and King Shaka International Airport. Port Elizabeth International, East London Airport, George Airport, Bram Fischer International, Kimberley Airport, and Upington International will not be opened immediately.
“We are pleased to be able to further relax the restrictions.The change in terminal access provides the opportunity for airport retailers, restaurants and other concessionaires to begin recovering from the devastation their businesses have suffered since March 27,” said Fundi.
Masks, hand sanitisation and physical distancing will be enforced in terminal buildings, including at retail, food and car-hire outlets. Temperature screening and sanitisation will take place at entrances to terminals.
