BIA departure public concourse to be opened for visitors

4 December 2020 09:58 pm Views - 3686

The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) departure public concourse would be opened for visitors with effect from 9 a.m tomorrow ( December 5).

However, airport officials said that only one visitor would be permitted with a passenger.

Further, visitors are advised to adhere to the health practices and guidelines implemented by the airport in addition to wearing a face mask and maintaining social distance at all times when using the airport.

Meanwhile, passengers who did not utilize their Duty-Free passenger baggage allowance due to the COVID - 19 and those passengers who have completed the mandatory quarantine period are allowed to purchase Duty-Free items from the arrival Duty-Free shopping complex at the BIA.

Eligible passengers shall be granted a maximum period of one month from the date of completion of quarantine process to visit the Duty-Free shop at the arrival terminal of BIA to purchase goods using their Duty-Free passenger baggage allowance.

Passengers can contact 011 226 3017 for more information.