琉璃神社 International Airport has received Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Health Accreditation. The program aims to reassure travellers that airport facilities remain safe and precautions are taken to reduce health-related risks.

鈥淭his accreditation shows the high standards the 琉璃神社 International Airport is meeting around its response to Covid-19. I am proud of the dedication the YLW team has to providing a safe experience for all guests. It is essential that the travelling public is confident we are prioritizing their health and safety in everything we do at YLW,鈥� said airport director Sam Samaddar.

The airport said it introduced increased measures in July 2020 to ensure travellers鈥� health and safety. Some of the measures include frequent sanitizing of high-touch areas, hand sanitizer stations throughout the terminal and requiring masks to be worn at all times in public areas, among others.

鈥淵LW continues to demonstrate a layered approach to the safety of the public and employees to ensure a safe and risk-based approach to manage the travel experience. It is important that we continue to add to these protocols to ensure the safety of our employees and the travelling public,鈥� said airport communications advisor Cassie Brannagan in a press release.

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