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Over 2,200 volunteers participate in Dubai Airport Terminal 3 trial run
Dubai Airports has conducted the first major operational trial at Dubai International's Terminal 3. The advanced trial follows a series of basic trials that were conducted over the past few months.
- Staff Report
- Published: 13:38 August 13, 2008
Dubai: Dubai Airports has conducted the first major operational trial at Dubai International's Terminal 3. The advanced trial follows a series of basic trials that were conducted over the past few months.
The exercise attracted over 2,200 volunteers from a cross-section of the UAE's society, with many participants turning up at Terminal 3 with families and friends. Designed to simulate typical airport operating scenarios, the exercise was the first of a series of trials involving participation from the general public.
Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, attributed the successful execution of the trial to the enthusiasm and involvement of the public. "The response from members of the public to the operational trials programme has been overwhelming, right from the beginning. I thank all the volunteers who signed up for the trials and, in particular, all those who contributed to the success of the first trial with their active participation. We appreciate the involvement of the volunteers very much and hope they will be back for upcoming trials."
The trials simulate typical airport operating scenarios to test the new facility's systems and processes, as well as the preparedness of the staff. The tests are expected to help the Dubai Airports' management team to detect any shortcomings and take corrective action, as well as ensure smooth operations at the new facility from day one.
As part of the first major trial, volunteers men, women, the elderly and children - acted as passengers travelling to a number of destinations. The 'passengers' moved through the facility in order to test traffic flow, way-finding signage, and other scenarios specific to the airport's many strategic partners, such as the police, immigration and customs, as well as the passengers.
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