CJIA to test new arrivals terminal, boarding bridges
A passenger boarding bridge being installed at the CJIA (photo courtesy of Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson)
A passenger boarding bridge being installed at the CJIA (photo courtesy of Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson)

THE management of Cheddi Jagan International Airport Corporation (CJIAC) will be conducting trial runs of the new arrivals terminal and boarding bridges in the next two days.

According to the CJIA, the objective of these tests is to ensure all systems under the passenger treatment/loading conditions are acceptable to allow the identification of final opportunities for improvements ahead of the proposed official opening of the terminal.
The 4,891 square metres terminal features 10 passport control booths, one elevator, one escalator, two functional boarding bridges, three baggage carousels, a spacious custom area and a public greeting hall to welcome the arrival of family and friends.

In light of this, airport users were urged to adhere to the rules of the CJIA. According to the rules, motorists will now park in the parking lot adjacent to the new arrival terminal building. The fees for the various types of vehicles remain the same.

During this trial phase motorists will not be allowed access under the arrivals canopy to uplift passengers – this is to analyse the readiness of the collection of passengers which was proven difficult in previous experiences. “It is the extended desire of CJIAC management to ensure the new terminal operations attain the most favorable efficiencies; stress-free and supple passenger movement, and superior service to all its users,” the CJIA said.

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