The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has  urged travellers to feel confident  to travel  through  the airports  this Yuletide  season.

It said   the Authority  has consistently taken measures  to upgrade her  security  apparatus  to ensure  safety  of life and property  of the travelling  public .

FAAN, therefore, enjoins all travellers  to be at the airport  early enough to reduce rush as well  as not to miss their flights .

It advised International travellers to be at the airport  three hours before departure, while  local  travellers   should arrive  two hours to flight time.

Director Public Affairs and Consumer Protection,Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua  in a press release  urged passengers to ensure that they pack their luggage  themselves.

“You must  not assist  anyone  with  his/ her luggage . If anyone  needs  help, he/she should call the attention  of airport officials .”

The release further advised passengers not to leave their  luggage  unattended  .

“The FAAN has expanded the screening area at  the airports in order to give passengers  a better flying  experience.

Keep an eye on your valuables while passing  through  screening.”

According to the information,a joint task force at the land side is working relentlessly  to ensure the free flow of traffic.

Ensure that you park your vehicle properly at the car park to avoid  it being  towed away.

“Do not engage  the services of touts .

The Authority  frowns at extortion and has gone an extra mile  to engage undercover staff to observe  and report  every  act of misdemeanours at the airports . “

The MD of FAAN,according to the press release,  at a recent  event gave  severe warning to staff as well as all government  agencies  that operate  at our airports  that FAAN  will ensure  that whoever is  culpable  is punished.

“Do not give bribes or encourage  extortion.”

“Respect  rules and regulations  in respect  of carriage of prohibited articles,  liquids, and gel.”

“We have information desks at all our airports to  assist  you. Please  make  use of them.”

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria wishes  all Nigerians and our teaming visitors  a very pleasurable holiday in and out of our country.

FAAN  …Committed to her core values…

Safety! Security!! Comfort!!!