Abu Dhabi International Airport Transitions All Airlines to State-of-the-Art Terminal A
- 1,557 flights took place during the first two week’s operations at Terminal A
- Over 3,800 departures expected to take place in first whole month of operations
- 2.29 million passengers across 12,220 flights set to experience Terminal A in December
(IN SHORT) Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) has successfully transitioned all 28 international airlines to its state-of-the-art Terminal A. This transition represents a significant increase in aviation capacity for AUH, with Terminal A capable of handling up to 45 million travelers annually and accommodating 79 planes simultaneously. The terminal offers cutting-edge facilities, including biometric technology for streamlined screening and boarding processes, as well as 35,000 square meters of retail and dining space. In November, 7,669 flights are expected to operate from Terminal A, with passenger numbers projected to reach 2.29 million. The move aims to enhance the overall passenger experience and support the expansion of international airlines in Abu Dhabi.
(PRESS RELEASE) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2023-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — A total of 28 international airlines are now fully operational from the state-of-the-art Terminal A at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). All airlines operating from Abu Dhabi international Airport have now fully transitioned to Terminal A, marking a significant ramp up in capacity from the new terminal.
Terminal A is now the primary terminal serving Abu Dhabi International Airport, with flights arriving to and departing from the emirate, set to use the cutting-edge facilities available. The successful transition to Terminal A will facilitate a major increase in aviation capacity in Abu Dhabi, with the terminal able to process up to 45 million travellers annually and handle 79 planes at once.
Terminal A will enhance the passenger experience, providing seamless connectivity. The leading facilities available at Terminal A include biometric technology to streamline the screening and boarding process, and 35,000 square metres of retail and F&B space.
In November as a whole, it is forecast 7,669 flights will operate from Terminal A with already 1,557 flights operating in the first two weeks of operations. The number of flights operating from Terminal A is set to further increase in December to 12,220, as will the number of passengers using the new terminal projected to be 2.29 million.
Elena Sorlini, Managing Director and Interim Chief Executive Officer at Abu Dhabi Airports said: “With all airlines now operating from Terminal A, I’m pleased to announce a new era for operations at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Bringing new state-of-the-art facilities and a major increase in aviation capacity , Terminal A will greatly enhance the passenger experience, whilst enabling international airlines to further increase their presence in Abu Dhabi.”
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Source: Abu Dhabi Airport
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