Chisinau airport: Special measures, September 14-17, for Hasidic pilgrims' departure
Chisinau "Eugen Doga" International Airport will implement special access and security measures from September 14 to 17. This decision follows an increase in passenger traffic due to the departure of Hasidic pilgrims.
The Risk Management Group within the Civil Aeronautics Authority has decided to implement special measures at Chisinau "Eugen Doga" International Airport to streamline traffic and maintain public order on airport grounds.
The airport administration, the Border Police, the Customs Service, the Police of the Republic of Moldova, the General Inspectorate of Carabinieri, the National Inspectorate of Public Security, and the National Agency for Food Safety will implement this initiative together.
Under the new rules, only passengers, crew members, and airport staff will be allowed access to the terminal during the specified period.
To minimize crowding, passengers are advised to arrive at the terminal no later than three hours before their flight departure time and to have their travel documents and tickets ready for verification.
Additionally, bus movement and parking will be redirected to specially designated areas under the supervision of the authorities.
Drivers and group organizers are urged to strictly adhere to established routes, follow road signs, and comply with the instructions of law enforcement officers on site to avoid blockages on the access roads to the airport.
Travelers are encouraged to check their flight status on the airport's online board in advance, keep their travel documents ready for inspection, and follow the guidance of airport staff and relevant authorities.
According to the Chisinau airport administration, these measures are temporary and necessary to manage the increased passenger flow safely and ensure the airport operates efficiently.
It is worth noting that the number of Jewish travelers using the Chisinau airport significantly increased in 2022 following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine and the closure of Ukrainian airspace.
Many Hasidic pilgrims from Israel, the United States, and Europe began arriving at the airport to continue their journeys on land to Uman, Ukraine, to celebrate the Jewish New Year and honor the tomb of Rabbi Nachman, the founder of Bratslav Hasidism, an important branch of Judaism.
After their celebrations in Ukraine from September 11 to 13, they will return to Chisinau airport to fly back home.
