Disabled people are set to benefit from improved facilities at King Abdulaziz International Aiport (KAIA) in Jeddah.
They are now entitled to a wheelchair if needed. Special travel procedures have also been put in place for them.
To help implement the initiative KAIA has partnered with the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Saudi Arabian Airlines, Saudia Catering, Abjad Daycare Center, and Saudi Arabian Petroleum Supply Company.
A trial run at KAIA’s South Terminal was held to test the new procedures and facilities, with physically disabled people taking part.
The trial began in the morning with the announcement of the “flight” through the PA system, prompting the participants to start going through luggage check-in procedures.
The passengers were then provided with boarding passes and informed of security inspection procedures, as well as rules and regulations related to carrying liquids, gels and other banned materials on board the aircraft.
“We are according top priority to the handicapped, especially girls, and extending them the best possible facilities so that they have a smooth passage through the airport until they board the aircraft,” GACA PR Director Khalid Abdullah Al-Khaibary told reporters on Wednesday. “The arrangements are designed to ease their journey at all stages and reassure them that in many cases they can travel independently without the assistance of family members. This will also be cost saving for them.”
KAIA Director General Mazen Khashoggi said the airport remains committed to improving its facilities.
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