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Tue, 10/07/2008 - 14:26
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Emirates Terminal 3 geared for growth
Dubai, October 7, 2008 (WAM) - Designed with the capability to handle 43 million passengers a year when fully operational, Emirates Terminal 3, scheduled to open on 14th October 2008, promises travellers the perfect start to an amazing journey from this avant-garde airport.
The terminal is being opened in phases and the first phase commencing 14th October will see flights arriving and departing to destinations in the GCC namely Doha, Muscat, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jeddah, Dammam and Riyadh and in the Americas namely New York, Houston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sao Paulo and Toronto. The second phase will open flights to the Middle East and Africa. Europe, the Indian Subcontinent, the Far East and Australia will be serviced in later phases.
Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: "Emirates has always been at the cutting-edge end of the industry - whether it is the aircraft that carry our passengers, the technology that powers our operations or the facilities that house them. The new Emirates Terminal 3 is a testament to our corporate values that will see our passengers enjoy ease of travel, home comforts and refined luxuries both in the air and on the ground - helping us to deliver on our promise and fulfill customer expectations from the Emirates brand. Emirates Terminal 3 is geared for the phenomenal growth we have charted for the airline and provides us with a solid home-base from where we can soar higher than before."
Emirates offers a large buffet of choices when it comes to checking-in for the flight. The car park greets travellers with 1,870 slots and a full 4500 m2 check-in hall with 18 counters that cater for both standard and oversized baggage. Passengers can check-in their luggage at the car park well in advance of the flight and go back home, only to arrive back in time for the flight.
Passengers can also check-in the traditional way - by arriving at Emirates Terminal 3 three hours in advance of the flight for Economy Class travel and two hours for First and Business Class -through 126 manned counters at Economy; 32 at First and Business; and 10 for Skywards premium members.
A new porter service, with minimal charges, has been introduced to save passengers the trouble of carting their own luggage.
Children travelling alone have access to dedicated lounges at the check-in, departures and arrivals levels. These lounges have experienced staff and are replete with reading and drawing materials, TV, video games and light refreshments to keep the little ones enjoyably engaged throughout their journey.
Two Special Needs Lounges in the terminal have been designed to accommodate wheelchairs and travellers with physical challenges. Baby strollers are available at both check-in lounges while information desks and helpful Emirates Airport Services staff will be on hand to answer all passenger queries.
The terminal is being opened in phases and the first phase commencing 14th October will see flights arriving and departing to destinations in the GCC namely Doha, Muscat, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jeddah, Dammam and Riyadh and in the Americas namely New York, Houston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sao Paulo and Toronto. The second phase will open flights to the Middle East and Africa. Europe, the Indian Subcontinent, the Far East and Australia will be serviced in later phases.
Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: "Emirates has always been at the cutting-edge end of the industry - whether it is the aircraft that carry our passengers, the technology that powers our operations or the facilities that house them. The new Emirates Terminal 3 is a testament to our corporate values that will see our passengers enjoy ease of travel, home comforts and refined luxuries both in the air and on the ground - helping us to deliver on our promise and fulfill customer expectations from the Emirates brand. Emirates Terminal 3 is geared for the phenomenal growth we have charted for the airline and provides us with a solid home-base from where we can soar higher than before."
Emirates offers a large buffet of choices when it comes to checking-in for the flight. The car park greets travellers with 1,870 slots and a full 4500 m2 check-in hall with 18 counters that cater for both standard and oversized baggage. Passengers can check-in their luggage at the car park well in advance of the flight and go back home, only to arrive back in time for the flight.
Passengers can also check-in the traditional way - by arriving at Emirates Terminal 3 three hours in advance of the flight for Economy Class travel and two hours for First and Business Class -through 126 manned counters at Economy; 32 at First and Business; and 10 for Skywards premium members.
A new porter service, with minimal charges, has been introduced to save passengers the trouble of carting their own luggage.
Children travelling alone have access to dedicated lounges at the check-in, departures and arrivals levels. These lounges have experienced staff and are replete with reading and drawing materials, TV, video games and light refreshments to keep the little ones enjoyably engaged throughout their journey.
Two Special Needs Lounges in the terminal have been designed to accommodate wheelchairs and travellers with physical challenges. Baby strollers are available at both check-in lounges while information desks and helpful Emirates Airport Services staff will be on hand to answer all passenger queries.
