GUADALAJARA, Jalisco (July 7, 2020) -- As Americans begin to think about Summer and Fall travel, and flight bookings continue to increase week by week, Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacífico (GAP) has implemented enhanced safety measures and cleaning procedures across all 14 of our airports, including three of the top leisure and business destinations in Mexico: San José del Cabo International Airport (SJD), Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL).
All 14 GAP airports recently received the Safe Travels stamp of approval by the World Travel & Tourism Council. This accreditation is a testament to our ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infections, to ease customer concerns, and to allow customers to travel with confidence through our airports.
GAP has implemented strict social distancing measures across all 14 airports that consist of limiting access to terminal buildings, maintaining a safe distance and extra space in lines throughout the airport with guidelines from vinyl installations on the floor to encourage customers to stand apart, alternating the use of lines at inspection points, and separating benches and limiting capacity in aircars and commercial premises.
Regarding individual protection measures, plexiglass shields have been installed at documentation, information, immigration, car rental, and other customer-facing counters. Access to user facilities is restricted. Specific containers are marked for the disposal of used protective material. Disinfectant is applied to all entrance mats of terminals and antibacterial hand sanitizer dispensers have been installed across multiple touch-points within terminal buildings. Practicing good hygiene, such as washing your hands regularly, is encouraged. The use of gloves and face masks has been coordinated with authorities, airlines, and other partners in processes that involve contact with passengers.
Other cleaning and sanitation measures consist of implementing a specialized sanitation service for terminal building areas and equipment; surfaces that come into direct contact with passengers are periodically disinfected, and state-of-the-art steam-machines are used for deep cleaning and disinfecting trays, toilets, benches, tables, and other furniture.
In regard to other processes: a reduction in the use of mobile lounges for remote boarding and disembarking of aircraft, promoting the use of online, mobile, and self-service check-ins, and in airports where it is allowed, the use of ETDs in security filters, instead of using your hands.
GAP is also taking extraordinary steps to protect our workforce. Any member of our staff who shows symptoms of COVID-19 will not report for work. They will be home-quarantined; and, if healthy, staff will attend work with the compulsory use of face protection and face masks. Airport leadership has established backup teams and protocols in case staff are quarantined.
GAP is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy travel experience across our 14 airports. We will continue to update our safety measures according to new recommendations issued by the Government of Mexico, different states, as well as national and international organizations regarding health and air transport.
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. of C.V. (GAP) is a Mexican company that develops its activity in the airport sector. GAP operates 12 international airports in Mexico and two in Jamaica, serving more than 300 destinations, through 35 airlines. Its shares are listed on the stock exchanges of Mexico and New York.
In 2019, GAP served 48.3 million passengers, 7.5% more than in 2018.
The airports managed by Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico are located at:
The airports managed by GAP in Mexico are owned by the Mexican government and have been allocated in a 50-year concession starting in 1998, as part of a domestic initiative to privatize and improve the quality and security of the country’s airport services.
In Jamaica, the government owns the Montego Bay Airport and the concession granted for its operation is for a 30-year period, which will conclude on April 2033. The Kingston Airport was granted for a 25-year concession. GAP took control of the operation and administration this past October 2019.
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico believes in the value of each individual and seeks to trigger his or her potential through education. Better-educated Mexicans will raise their quality of life and contribute towards the country’s development. GAP, in line with its business model and through its Foundation, is committed to be a factor of change. We work on two strategic pillars: work with the community, through the GAP Schools, and on training the airport community, with Community Training Centers.
Miguel Cravioto
Communications and PR
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico
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