Tuesday 15 November 2022 – 4.44pm
DUBAI, November 15, WAM / Dubai Airports has announced its full readiness to address the sharp increase in passenger numbers through Dubai World Central Airport (DWC) by operating “match day” flights to Doha to witness FIFA World Cup activities Qatar 2022, which will start from November 20 this year.
Up to 120 return flights per day will be operated by Qatar Airways and flydubai from 20 November to 19 December, providing great travel convenience and a unique opportunity for fans to enjoy the World Cup atmosphere, watch matches in Qatar and then return to Dubai the same day.
As passenger traffic increases during this period through Dubai World Central Airport (DWC), a range of distinct services will be provided across all service facilities to enhance the passenger experience and ensure an integrated comfortable journey, which it includes a cluster of restaurants, cafes and shopping malls, as well as providing various operations for international airlines during the winter season.
And attracting around 26.5 million passengers a year, expectations are that passenger traffic at Dubai World Central Airport (DWC) will triple in the coming weeks in light of ‘match day’ and non-match flights. scheduled during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, bringing the number of passengers More than 494 thousand passengers in the last three months of this year.
Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, said: “The growing number of passengers of this enormous size must present a challenge for any airport around the world. Therefore, we at Dubai Airports rely on a number of innovative practices that allow us to deal with these circumstances with great efficiency and professionalism. Previously we were able to manage a similar period which extended from May to last June, with approximately 1,000 weekly flights operated from Dubai International Airport /DXB/ to Dubai World Central Airport / DWC/ during the 45-day refurbishment project for the north runway of Dubai DXB International Airport. Dubai Airports in a strong spirit of cooperation, which helps to transform challenges into opportunities for progress, growth and prosperity. The coming weeks will be a pioneering opportunity to demonstrate Dubai Airports capability and its global leadership.
He explained that managing operations during the 2022 FIFA World Cup will provide Dubai Airports with an ideal opportunity to showcase the unique strengths and benefits of Dubai World Central Airport (DWC), represented by its prime location close to the new city of Dubai, its speed to keep up with the changing needs of airlines, as well as its operational efficiency to provide a quick and easy travel experience.
Dubai Airports are always eager to improve cooperation and coordination with relevant authorities in order to provide a comfortable travel experience to all travelers heading to Qatar via Dubai World Central Airport (DWC), where a team of employees frontline will be appointed at the airport to facilitate passenger movement during all phases of the service to ensure a travel experience Conveniently meet the specified departure time. More than 60 airport check-in and travel procedures offices and 21 boarding gates will be operational, as well as 60 passport control/check-in or out of country offices and 10 smart gates, as well as four belts receive luggage upon arrival throughout the tournament period to accommodate the anticipated increase in passenger traffic.
A variety of transportation options to and from Dubai World Central Airport (DWC) will be provided to facilitate passenger movement, including a complimentary bus service between Dubai World Central Airport /DWC/, Ibn Battuta Metro Station and 24/7 Expo City metro station. Free spaces are also available. Dedicated Parking is also available for passengers traveling through Dubai World Central Airport /DWC/, which can accommodate more than 2,500 vehicles, in addition to service Roads and Transport Authority taxis for all journeys.
Dubai Airports urges all travelers to follow a number of tips to have a pleasant journey and a comfortable travel experience, including contacting the airlines to check the latest updates on travel policies and conditions before arriving at the airport.
All passengers traveling on match day flights are also required to ensure the validity of their ticket to attend the match and to show their “Haya” membership card.
Baggage allowance for passengers is limited to hand baggage according to travel class and no checked baggage except wheelchairs and baby carriages will be accepted.
The charter flights will be operated by flydubai and Qatar Airways in response to increased passenger traffic during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 tournament.
Abdel Nasser Moneim / Munira Al-Sumaiti
