News
10 Dec 2013
Opening of Transit Lounge
Now the staying of transit passengers in the terminal will be more comfortable. On December 5, 2013 a new waiting room of transit passengers was opened in the passenger terminal building of Almaty International Airport JSC.
The transit lounge was reconstructed applying the latest technologies intended for transit lounges. There are light boxes which simplify the passing, and transfer passengers do not need to leave the terminal and pass all check-in procedures, passport and customs control for the second time. There is a check-in counter for such passengers in front of the entrance to the transit zone.
Thetotalareahasbeenenlargedupto 340 sq.m., and the lounge accommodates up to 150 seats. There are new restrooms, including restrooms for passengers with reduced mobility. The passengers waiting for their flights can watch the TV installed in the lounge.
In order to meet the needs of transit passengers of Almaty airport, in the nearest future it is planned to hold some activities such as provision of a Mother and Child Room, a bar, and a shower cabin as well.
Also it is planned to make in the international departure lounge an additional exit to the bus which will take passengers to aircraft located at remote parking stands.
Press Service
Almaty International Airport JSC