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Old Jun 4, 2021 | 9:11 am
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Originally Posted by ISTFlyer
Before COVID, all EU arrivals were considered as secure.
When COVID started; initially the issue was regarding temperature screening where thermal cameras were installed before transfer security checkpoints.
Now as temperature screening is not required for transfer passengers, I don't have any other idea than TGS not assigning staff at the arrival gates to check onward boarding passes and save money with fewer employees.
Yes, I transited last night and I miss arriving 'clean' as it were. Something else to add to the long list of hassles.
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