Abu Dhabi Airport introduces new measures for easy summer travel

The ‘Smart Travel’ system has increased the speed of passenger processing at AUH. The system is in partnership with the Ministry of Interior and Abu Dhabi Police, which allows passengers to check-in with ease.

 

The system decreases processing time by 70%, with 2,163,608 passengers registering with the ‘Smart Travel’ system since its launch in March.

 

The airport has also implemented the “Read and Rise” campaign, as part of the nation-wide ‘Year of Reading’ under the directive of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi.

 

The airport has twenty mobile libraries in Terminals 1 and 3, and one the region’s first airport libraries.

 

Etihad Airways is now offering Moonlight check in up to 24 hours before departure for passengers check-in between 1am-6am and 1pm-6pm. Passengers are eligible for incentives such as 5kgs additional baggage.

 

UAE nationals can also use the airport’s Immigration Office to renew their passports in 30 minutes.

 

The number of sleeping pods has tripled, the new extension on the VIP terminal offers partitioned sections for privacy, connectivity has been made easier with addition of 24-hour hour Etisalat & DU kiosks, and the “Aerotel” has reopened.

 

“With the summer upon us, we’ve made sure that we are prepared for a larger volume of travellers and that those using Abu Dhabi International Airport will get the most out of our top quality facilities, retail offers and F&B delights,” said Mohammed Al Katheeri, Acting COO of Abu Dhabi Airports.