Korea Airports Corporation Operates Special Traffic Countermeasures Headquarters for Chuseok Holiday... "Preventing COVID-19 Spread"

Son Chang-wan, President of Korea Airports Corporation, is conducting an on-site inspection by visiting the Jeju Airport Special Traffic Countermeasures Headquarters on the 16th.

[Asia Economy Reporter Dongwoo Lee] Korea Airports Corporation announced on the 16th that it will organize and operate a special transportation countermeasures headquarters at its headquarters and 14 airports nationwide, including Gimpo Airport, from the 17th to the 22nd during the Chuseok holiday period.

The number of passengers expected to use the airports during this period is approximately 1.14 million for domestic flights, with a total of 8,678 flights operating, including 1,857 temporary flights. The 22nd is expected to be the busiest day nationwide.

The corporation has completed safety and quarantine inspections of facilities at airports nationwide in preparation for abnormal situations. President Son Chang-wan especially visited Jeju International Airport on the 16th to check typhoon preparedness and special transportation countermeasures related to Typhoon Chanthu, the 14th typhoon moving north accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds, urging thorough damage prevention measures.

During this holiday period, the corporation is working to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by expanding the frequency of disinfection and quarantine and strengthening social distancing guidance so that passengers can use the airports with peace of mind. It is also increasing the number of staff at passenger contact points to minimize congestion.

The corporation recommends that passengers move to the airport earlier than usual during the holiday period and arrive early at security checkpoints. It also advises voluntary participation in COVID-19 prevention measures such as wearing masks and maintaining social distancing.

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