Port Vila Airport

Port Vila Airport has been certified under the Airport Health Accreditation (AHA) Programme from the Airport Council International (ACI).

The award was announced by Airports Vanuatu Limited, yesterday.

AVL Chief Executive Officer, Jason Rakau, said the confirmation from ACI is excellent news for their staff, all airport users, airline partners, operators or employees.

“We are reassured that the procedures we implement every day at the Airport are the best they can be and meet global best practice expectations.”

Airports Vanuatu Ltd CEO, Jason Rakau said 50 percent of airport staff in Santo have also received their first dose of the vaccine.

Rakau said AVL commits to transparency in monitoring and recording the vaccination rate of its staff.

“I personally support the active role Qantas is taking in promoting vaccination and would encourage all Ni-Vanuatu to protect themselves and their loved ones.”

“This is the one activity we can all freely undertake and embrace, to play a part in protecting our nation and enabling the eventual reopening of borders for travel.”

This is to assist in isolating people suspected of carrying the coronavirus.

The containers will be furnished with beds and armchairs, and will temporarily house anyone who is suspected with the deadly virus upon arrival.

Passengers will be kept in the containers for 12 hours of detention and will be monitored by doctors. 

Chairman of the task force, Donald Pelam told 96.3 Buzz FM if anyone tests positive after 12 hours, they would be moved to an isolation ward.