What Fliers In Delhi Say About New Omicron Rules At Airport
NDTV
India yesterday enforced strict rules for foreign arrivals, particularly from nations with Omicron cases.
International passengers arriving at the Delhi airport shared mixed experiences as the fresh guidelines for fliers, particularly for those from 'at risk' nations, entered the second day today. Airport officials, however, said that adequate arrangements, including setting up of multiple counters for Covid tests, have been made to ensure that fliers don't face any inconvenience.
The cost of the Rapid PCR test - which gives results in one hour - has also been brought down from Rs 3,900 to Rs 3,500, they said.
"We have made sitting arrangements for 1,400 people keeping in mind Covid protocols. Currency exchange counters have been opened up to help those who have difficulty paying by card. Please note that Delhi airport is the first in the country to have a dedicated lab. Multiple counters have been opened for tests," a Delhi airport authority official told NDTV.
On reports of inconvenience faced by travellers, the official said that the airport officials are only following the guidelines issued by the government.
