Allegedly the number of departure gates at Kef Anna Pollatou airport has increased by 100% and the number of check-ins increased by 70%. Doesn't mean any more will actually be in use...
For as and when you fly into Kefalonia....
The new airport of Kefalonia is COVID ready for passengers from agreed countries after 15th June, with strict hygiene protocols for passengers and employees.
The first picture that visitors to Kefalonia will see this year is completely different from what they were used to. As part of the upgrade projects of the 14 regional airports implemented by Fraport Greece, the airport of Kefalonia “Anna Pollatou” acquires all the characteristics of a state-of-the-art airport with significant changes both abroad and indoors, which expanded by 10,700 sq.m. At the same time, check-in points were increased by 70%, security and control points were doubled, a modern baggage control and management system was installed, and the total number of departure gates was doubled. Infrastructure projects also include the construction of a new sewage treatment plant, a new fire station and a new access control outlet in the area of aircraft activities. COVID-19 protection measures.
With a high sense of responsibility for the public health and well-being of travellers, airport employees adhere to all the recommendations of experts and authorities for the safety of the public. Personal protective equipment has been provided and distributed to the personnel of the management company (masks, gloves, antiseptics, disposable robes, hats and goggles), while all visitors and employees must wear masks. A sign has been placed in order to keep a distance of at least 1.5 meters for passengers waiting at both the checkpoint and the departure gates.
In addition, there have been designated accommodation for potential cases, as well as passenger accommodation for a possible flight. At the same time, disinfection and thorough cleaning of all areas of the airport have been intensified. These changes create a new experience within the airport with the aim of passenger safety, taking all those measures that shield public health as a safety net.
source -newmoney.gr/The Kefalonia Pulse