Dubai’s $35 billion Al Maktoum International Airport, also known as Dubai World Central (DWC), is set to eliminate one of the most inconvenient aspects of air travel—waiting for luggage—when its new terminal is complete.
Passengers arriving at the terminal will have their luggage ready for collection upon arrival.
Alternatively, they can arrange for their luggage to be delivered directly to their homes or hotels.
This was disclosed by dnata CEO Steve Allen while speaking to Gulf News, one of the prominent newspapers in the UAE, as seen on its website. dnata, part of the Emirates Group, is the air services provider for airlines operating from Dubai Airports, which include Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai World Central), Sharjah International Airport, and Dubai International Airport.
Allen explained that the airport’s upgraded systems will provide a fully automated passenger experience, leveraging advanced biometrics, automation, and artificial intelligence to eliminate…