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It almost sounded like 'Mission Impossible,' but Abu Dhabi’s new Terminal A is open after a delay of over six years. It should make customers consider Abu Dhabi as a viable option to transfer on their travels again.
Abu Dhabi, back in 2012, started construction on a new airport terminal that by 2017, was supposed to establish it as a hub for global air traffic.
After a series of delays, “Terminal A” is finally open for use, with a ceremonial flight on October 31. You might have even caught a glimpse of it in “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1” earlier this year.
Abu Dhabi International Airport's Terminal A brings a major increase in capacity for the emirate's commercial aviation sector, more than doubling the current passenger capacity, with the new facilities being able to process up to 45 million travelers annually.
At triple the size of the previous terminals, Terminal A will handle 79 planes simultaneously and 11,000 passengers per hour.The X-shaped building design helps improve operational efficiency and passenger flow, featuring four theme