Civil Aviation urges traveling passengers to arrive at Beirut Airport three hours ahead of flight departure times to avoid delays
NNA - The Civil Aviation's General Directorate (DGCA) issued Sunday a statement indicating that the Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is experiencing significant congestion at certain times, particularly during the morning periods, due to the adoption of new inspection procedures aimed at enhancing the security and safety of departing passengers, in compliance with international regulations and laws in force at airports around the world.
The DGCA, thus, urged all departing passengers to arrive at the airport three hours before their flight departure time to promptly complete baggage check-in and passport stamping procedures, in order to facilitate traffic flow within the airport and avoid any delays.
It also emphasized "the importance of passengers' adherence to these procedures to ensure their security, safety, and comfort," stressing that this is a priority it is committed to guaranteeing under all circumstances.
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