PIE COVID-19 ACTION PLAN
In preparation for the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is implementing best practices for safety and economic recovery.
To instill the highest level of confidence that PIE is a safe, clean, and secure airport for our passengers, employees, and tenants, the PIE COVID-19 Action Plan will be in effect until further notice.
SAFE AND CLEAN FACILITIES FOR OUR TEAM AND TRAVELERS
Airport Cleaning & Sanitation Protocols -Continue precautionary steps in response to the spread of COVID-19, including increased cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
- Total sanitizing of all surfaces; increased intensity and frequency of disinfecting hard surfaces and high-touch areas throughout the airport
- Increased cleaning efforts in the restrooms and other public areas
- Assuring public restrooms are supplied with soap and towels
- Additional hand sanitizing stations Installed throughout the airport
- Sanitize the entire airport monthly with Clorox 360 or similar product
Guest Sanitization Stations
- Provide hand sanitizer and/or disinfectant hand wipes at sanitizing stations at specific locations at airport to include:
- Airline Check-in Line Entry -Ticketing A and Ticketing B
- TSA Screening Exit – at Bin Pick-up Areas
- Gate Entry to aircraft
- Bag Claim - between bag belts
- At Visitor Info Booth
- Various high traffic areas including terminal areas near food/beverage and news/gifts concessions, and rental car companies of interest
Enable Social Distancing and Protective Actions
- TSA Security Checkpoint Queues
- Floor decals placed every 6 feet in passenger queuing areas
- Install plexiglass dividers at the TSA Check Station/Podium
- Floor decals placed every 6 feet in passenger queuing areas
- Install plexiglass dividers in front of each work station
- Face Coverings at the Airport
- Airport employees will wear face coverings in public areas and non-public areas where maintaining 6-foot separation is not possible
- Terminal tenants are expected to wear face coverings in public and non-public areas where maintaining 6-foot separation is not possible
- Encourage passengers to wear face coverings while at the Airport
- Select seating in gate areas will be blocked by decals to provide ample space between seats and between rows
- Promote social distancing with public messaging and signage
- Spread flights out among baggage claim belts when feasible
- Following CDC and DOH guidelines
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- Signage informing arriving passengers to maintain social distancing for the CBP Officer
- Long Term open for passengers and customers
- Economy Lots closed, and Parking Lot Shuttles discontinued until further notice
- Employee Parking Lot open within walking distance of terminal
- Short-term Parking to reopen for airport guests with no overnight parking (date pending)
- Ground Transportation Lot open for taxis, hotel and off-site rental car shuttles
- Meeters-and-Greeters in the Main Terminal
- Encourage meeters and greeters not to enter Terminal with exception of individuals escorting unaccompanied minors or special needs passengers
- Encourage use of Cell Phone Waiting Lot for curbside pick-up or Short-term Parking Lot (when reopened) to wait for passengers
COMMUNICATIONS OUTREACH
- External Communications/ Public Outreach
o Promotion of safe travel practices and relevant travel information at airport
- CDC / FL Department of Health posted information
- Announcements on the terminal public address system to remind the public to maintain social distancing
- Airport signage on social distancing at check-in lines, seating areas, Baggage Claim
- Electronic signage – use Virtual Messaging Boards
o Promotion of safe travel practices and relevant travel information on communication platforms
- Website posts
- Social Media – Facebook & Twitter
- Media releases
o Coordinate information with Partner Agencies
- Pinellas County/ State of Florida
ECONOMIC RECOVERY
- Budget Review and Realignment
- Adjust Operating & Maintenance and Capital Budgets
- CARES Act Funding implementation
- Tenant Assistance Programs
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