YOUR AIRPORT CHECKLIST
■ Should I wear a face mask?
All passengers and staff are now being asked to wear face masks at the airport at all times this includes within the terminal and while travelling on airport buses. Customers are expected to bring their own face covering.
■ Will I have to queue at security?
Guidance on security hasn’t yet been made clear by the airport but those attending do have the opportunity to pre-book a time slot to get you through quicker. Each slot lasts 15 minutes and gives passengers access to a designated lane to the checkpoint.
■ Can I wait in the airport to meet a friend or family member?
If you have a loved one flying into the airport, you may be inclined to want to meet them as soon as they step back on UK ground. However, you are now only allowed to enter the airport if you are flying. This is to create more space for social-distancing measures to be implemented. You can enter the airport if you are assisting someone but only to the assistance point.
■ Will shops and restaurants be open?
The airport says that most of its shops and restaurants are currently closed. It expects these to begin opening again as they move into the summer period, but there is currently very limited availability of food and drink inside the terminal.
■ Anything else I need to know?
Temperature testing screening is currently being trialled and you may see this as you enter security.
Passengers are also being encouraged to clean their hands regularly. Additional hand sanitising stations have been installed throughout the airport.