{
  "id": 12206160,
  "title": "Air travellers should arrive at AIA 3 hours before departure",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/air-travellers-should-arrive-at-aia-3-hours-before-departure",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T17:44:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/air-travellers/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has instructed all air travelers departing from Accra International Airport (AIA) to arrive at least three hours prior to their scheduled flight time. This new rule follows the introduction of mandatory luggage screening checks at the main entrance of the Departure Hall, in collaboration with the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC).\n\nTravellers will now face additional security checks using high-tech scanners and sniffer dogs at the terminal entrance before they can proceed to check-in counters. GACL authorities explain that while these measures aim to enhance global aviation safety and prevent illegal trafficking, they also introduce a longer processing time for passengers.\n\nWith passenger traffic at AIA increasing, arriving early is crucial to accommodate the additional time needed for security screening, standard airline check-in, and immigration procedures. GACL emphasizes that arriving early will help passengers avoid missing their flights and reduce stress during the process.\n\nTo manage heavy crowds in the Departure Hall, GACL further reminds the public that access is restricted to only traveling passengers. Non-travelers, including well-wishers and family members, are barred from entering the main hall. Travelers are advised to adjust their schedules promptly to adhere to the new three-hour buffer before departure, especially considering potential traffic around the airport.",
  "summary": "By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has issued an urgent directive, ordering all air travellers departing from the Accra International Airport (AIA) to arrive at the facility at least three hours before their scheduled flight departure time. The new administrative directive follows the official roll-out of mandatory luggage pre-screening checks at the […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}