Goa: Some 25 relief flights carrying more than 4,700 stranded citizens from various countries have departed from the Dabolim International Airport so far, Goa Airport Director Gagan Malik said.
"Team GOA takes pride in sending more than 4,700 passengers around the world. It is a dedicated and selfless service of the AAI staff and other stakeholders," Malik said on Saturday.
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The official stated that a B777-300 relief flight carrying 406 passengers on board departed from the Goa Airport on Friday night. "It was the 25th relief flight that took off from Goa Airport," he said.
Strict thermal screening and social distancing measures, undertaken to contain the coronavirus spread was maintained at every checking, pre-security and immigration post at the airport, the airport director said.
Hand sanitisers are made available at all key touchpoints on the ground and in the aircraft. Necessary arrangements including food and water are also provided for the passengers who mostly arrive early due to required protocols, the official said.