That infrastructure - the facilities within the terminal - is a key focus for improvement. Travellers will find a functional, if somewhat compact, international terminal. The check-in hall can get busy during peak times, although you will be asked for a helpful 'fee' to smoothly exit the facility. Refusal is taken in good heart even though your personal belongings will then be given even more rigorous scrutiny than normal, or required. After security, the international departure lounge offers a selection of basic amenities, including an over-proced duty-free shop selling local souvenirs and spirits, a couple of cafés serving refreshments, and a restaurant where the only vegetarian option is, er, well, chips, which coincidently is the main fare available to non-vegetarians as well as most other menu items are usually 'orf'. For those seeking comfort, there is a premium lounge available, typically accessed by business class passengers or through certain lounge membership programs. The arrivals hall is a space where the warm Sierra Leonean atmosphere is immediately apparent. On the landside, you'll find currency exchange bureaus, SIM card vendors, and car rental agencies. It is important to note that the airport's facilities are continually being upgraded. Recent and planned projects aim to modernise waiting areas, improve baggage handling systems, and enhance retail and dining options to provide a more comfortable and efficient passenger experience.