Taoyuan International Airport Corp (TIAC) yesterday said it would implement measures to manage traffic at the nation’s largest airport, as it expects more than 920,000 travelers during the Tomb Sweeping holiday.
The airport operator would implement the measures from tomorrow until Tuesday next week over the six-day holiday, TIAC senior vice president Tony Yu (余崇立) told a news conference in Taipei.
The daily average would be up 12.1 percent compared with the same period last year, he said.
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The peak of outbound tourists would be on Friday, with passenger volume projected to reach up to 162,000, setting a record for air travel during the Tomb Sweeping holiday, Yu said.
The peak of inbound travelers would be on Monday next week, when about 159,000 passengers are scheduled to arrive, he said.
Travelers are advised to arrive at the airport at least three hours before boarding, complete check-in online and use electronic gates for passport checks, he said.
The airport’s passenger volume for this year reached 10.01 million on March 10, surpassing 10 million eight days earlier than last year and seven days earlier than in 2019, showing that air travel in Taiwan has grown steadily and stably, Yu said.
To help passengers better manage their time, TIAC has introduced an artificial intelligence-powered system that provides outbound passengers an estimated time for them to complete baggage and passport checks, he said.
People can see the estimated waiting time for security check before entering the inspection area, information that would also be available on the airport’s official app, he said.
Meanwhile, EVA Airways and China Airlines yesterday began enforcing new restrictions on portable power banks, limiting passengers to two devices in carry-on luggage and banning their use during flights, while Starlux Airlines and Tigerair Taiwan said they would adopt the rules today.
Following updated safety guidance from the International Civil Aviation Organization, the Civil Aviation Administration convened local airlines to roll out standardized protocols.
Yu said the airport is assisting with public awareness efforts.
Lithium batteries and power banks remain banned from checked baggage due to fire risks, while security checks would ensure compliance in carry-on luggage.
Airport retailers in restricted departure areas have also been asked to inform customers of the two-device limit and the in-flight charging ban at the point of sale, Yu added.
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