From Castanet.net – link to source story
Cindy White – December 9, 2021
Photo: ContributedSam Samaddar, Airport Director, and Lori Seeman, Airport Duty Manager, with ACI Airport Health Accreditation Certificate
It’s an important step in YLW’s efforts to secure more international flights.
Kelowna International Airport has received Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Health Accreditation.
It’s reassurance that COVID-19 health and safety measures at the airport are in alignment with industry best practices and the ACI Aviation Business Restart and Recovery guidelines.
“This accreditation shows the high standards the Kelowna International Airport is meeting around its response to Covid-19,” says Sam Samaddar, Airport Director. “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.”
Most airports in major Canadian cities are ACI Airport Health accredited. Kelowna is one of three airports in British Columbia to receive the designation, along with Vancouver International Airport and Victoria International Airport.
Some of the COVID-19 measures YLW has taken since July of 2020 include offering on-site PCR testing, making vaccination mandatory for staff and travellers, the installation of protective barriers around customer service areas and self-serve check-in kiosks, and floor decals and announcements to help people maintain physical distance.
The airport uses a layered, risk-based approach, and will continue to add to protocols to ensure the safety of employees and the travelling public.
You can find out more about the safety protocols here.
Canadian Aviation News 