Mumbai Airport Blocks Corridor For Indians Returning From Ukraine

Mumbai: The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai has blocked a special corridor for Indians returning on Saturday from war-hit Ukraine.

“In light of the current crisis in Ukraine, CSMIA is extending full support to the evacuation of the stranded Indian students who are arriving in Mumbai today by AI1944 at ETA 20:00 hours,” stated the CSMIA spokesperson.

The airport has closed a special corridor for incoming passengers. A CSMIA spokesperson said that as per the guidelines laid down by the government, the Airport Health Organization (APHO) team at the airport will conduct mandatory temperature checks.

A CSMIA spokesperson said that the passengers will have to submit either a COVID-19 vaccination certificate or a negative RT-PCR test report at the time of arrival. According to a CSMIA spokesperson, if a passenger fails to produce any of the documents at the time of arrival, they will have to undergo an RT-PCR test at the airport, where the cost will be borne by the airport.

These passengers will be able to go out of the airport after coming negative. If a passenger test positive, he/she will be medically managed as per the protocol laid down by the government. b

In addition, CSMIA is taking steps to make the process easier for young students arriving at the airport. It has cordoned off a special area at the airport for incoming passengers to sit and will provide them with free WiFi codes, distribute food and water bottles, and provide any guidance or medical assistance if required at the time of arrival.

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