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As part of Capacity Enhancement Programme (CEP), the airport announced installation of 350 metres of new walkways directly linking the passenger arrival gates to the immigration halls and transfer screening facilities. (File)
Abu Dhabi Airports has announced a range of new facilities which will help passengers to quickly clear the immigration, ease congestion and reduce waiting times apart from providing easier access to the airport through the new roads from Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
As part of Capacity Enhancement Programme (CEP), the airport announced installation of 350 metres of new walkways directly linking the passenger arrival gates to the immigration halls and transfer screening facilities.
It also announced the introduction of 16 brand new state of the art X-Ray screening machines, capable of processing 2,000 transfer passengers per hour, further accelerating passenger movement and reducing waiting time.
In order to further enhance passenger flow, now passengers arriving at Terminal 1 can proceed directly to Terminal 3 without the need for further screening, Abu Dhabi Airports said in a statement.
“The whole screening process has been improved to increase efficiency as well as security. Passengers will have more space in which to move about and will spend less time queuing, giving them more of an opportunity to enjoy the multiple retail, F&B and entertainment facilities on offer,” it said in a statement.
The improvements to passenger flows inside Terminal 1 are being complemented by a new road network that will enhance airport access to all travellers, whether arriving or departing, from both Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
The work is expected to be completed within the next month.
Vehicles departing from arrivals, departures and the car parks will now be able to get straight onto roads to central Abu Dhabi, Dubai and local areas such Al Raha, Yas Island and Khalifa City, the statement said.
Unveiling the new facilities, Ali Majed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Airports, said: "Passengers will find the whole experience of moving around Terminal 1 simpler, easier and more enjoyable.
This upgrade to our facilities is part of a continuing programme aimed at delivering the best possible passenger experience, using the most advanced and most innovative means at our disposal."
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