~ Five passengers flagged based on origin and government travel restrictions.~
PHILIPSBURG:--- A few passengers that arrived on St. Maarten this afternoon (Saturday, March 14th) were flagged based on their origin says PJIAE authorities.
Spokesperson for PJIAE Audrey St. Luce Jack said the passengers were not allowed to exit the aircraft because the passengers were flagged based on their origin and the travel restrictions implemented by the Government of St. Maarten.
St. Luce Jack said so far screening is still taking place and that no decision has been taken on the passengers that remain on the aircraft. She said it is important to know that these passengers did not come off the aircraft and enter the terminal building. The PJIAE spokeswoman said that St. Maarten is a tourist destination and persons in the community should not create panic especially knowing there is a worldwide crisis with the COIVD-19.
