Tuesday, April 29, 2014

New Doha airport all set for ‘inaugural landing’

Doha: A new chapter in Qatar’s aviation history begins with the “inaugural landing” at the state-of-the-art Hamad International Airport (HIA) at 10am tomorrow.
Some 10 airlines, including budget carriers, will move operations to HIA from 11am tomorrow. They are Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Fly Dubai, Air Arabia, Iran Air, Air India Express, Yemenia Yemen Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines, Nepal Airlines, Syrian Airlines and Pegasus Airlines.
The first “commercial landing” at HIA will be at 11-15am tomorrow.
All airlines, including the national carrier Qatar Airways, will entirely move to the new Hamad International Airport (HIA) from 9am on May 27.
The new airport can be accessed through the Ras Abboud – Wakrah highway.
Mowasalat will operate two public bus routes to and from Hamad International Airport, HIA said. For the time being, complimentary shuttle service will be provided between Doha International and Hamad International airports.
Hamad International Airport’s tranquil waterside setting provides a perfect backdrop for its stylish architectural design, underpinned by advanced airport systems.
Situated on reclaimed land, the passenger terminal complex is 600,000 sq m in size and is the “largest building” in Doha.
28/04/14 Pratap John/Gulf Times
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