Riga Airport Urges Passengers to Travel Responsibly

Riga Airport calls on those passengers who currently need to travel to do so responsibly, carefully observing the epidemiological safety requirements set at the Airport and on flights, and clarifying in good time all the conditions for the entry into the country of destination.

Release time : 2021-02-03 10:40:20

source : Travel Daily News

level to reduce the risk of the spread of the disease,” says Laila Odina, Chairperson of the Airport Board.

The Airport has strict rules on the use of masks and access to the terminal, the compliance with which is controlled by security staff when checking ticket booking. All customer service points at the Airport are equipped with safety glass, thus protecting both passengers and employees. The Airport adheres to high standards of cleanliness - surfaces are disinfected on a regular basis and cleaning has been intensified in common-use areas and vehicles, passengers have access to non-contact hand disinfection stands. Although the number of flights has decreased, the Airport uses the entire terminal to serve passengers, which means a wide range of distancing options, complemented by markings on the floor and chairs, helping passengers keep the required distance easier.

Additional safety for air travellers is provided by the requirement, which is in place since 15 January, namely, that entry into Latvia is allowed only for passengers who can present a negative Covid-19 test result; moreover, as of 25 January the test must be performed using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method, which is widely used worldwide and is the most internationally recognized method for testing Covid-19.

To ensure that the journey does not end before boarding, the Airport encourages passengers to read carefully the requirements of the chosen airline and entry rules in the country of destination, as more and more countries and airlines require not only e-certificates but also Covid-19 test results. There are also different restrictions on assembly and movement in different countries. Information on restrictions and requirements in European Union countries is compiled on the official website reopen.europa.eu and can be found at national embassies and on the websites of official bodies.

In order to provide passengers and employees of companies working at the Airport with