Ahmedabad: Quoting extraordinary rushes for RT-PCR testing at the International Terminal from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, a city-based travel agent has made a representation before city airport officials effectively manage the process, especially for passengers bound by Dubai .
A meeting was held between representatives of the Indian agent travel association (Gujarat) and Naved Desai, the manager of the SVPI Airport in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
Indian tourists to Dubai not only need to carry a valid negative Covid-19 test report but also a fast PCR report where the test is carried out within six hours of departure.
“Dubai-bound passengers face extraordinary demaks to get their RT lamp test reports at the airport and sometimes come at the risk of losing their flight.
We recommend a token system from a fast PCR test for Dubai-bound passengers placed where passengers can order a test slot They.
Similar provisions are available for passengers at Mumbai and Delhi airport, “said Virendra Shah, Chairperson, Caai.
The airport authority cannot be contacted for comments, the top source confirms that at least 100 machines to conduct RT lights have been deployed at the SVPI Airport International Terminal since September.
It is estimated that 19 flights to and from Dubai operate in one week, suggest airport sources.
The SVPI airport witness estimates 20,000 passengers in a day which will grow after the season of the celebration in a hurry.
Travel agencies also advised airport officials to form a counsel committee consisting of city airport representatives and travel industry stakeholders.
“This will help us convey the practical difficulties faced by tourists,” said representation.
Taai members also request flight schedules during the relay of the runway so that travel plans can be made accordingly.
“We also suggest free shuttle services from one terminal to other terminals,” Shah said.
‘Reducing RT-PCR Rush at Ahmedabad Airport’
