Dubai Airports and Emirates have announced the successful completion of the phased launch of Concourse A – the home of the A380 and the world’s first purpose-built facility for the aircraft at Dubai International.
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Concourse A boosts capacity at Dubai International from 60 million to 75 million passengers per year. It is a vital part of Dubai Airports’ $7.8 billion Strategic Plan 2020 which will increase airport capacity to 90 million by 2018.
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In the latest expansion, all 20 A380 capable contact gates and Emirates’ luxurious First Class and Business Class lounges, which comprise 29,000 square metres, are now fully operational after a five-week-long phase-in period.
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During the first month of operations following its inaugural flight on January 2, 2013, Concourse A has handled 461,972 pieces of luggage carried on over 2,450 flights serving 589,234 passengers.
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