Hamad International Airport completes its first phase of expansion and work will now start on Phase B early next year. In total the project will boost the airport’s capacity to more than 70 million passengers when completed.
Qatar’s Hamad International Airport (HIA) has said the first phase of its expansion project has been completed, leading to the opening of Orchard, an indoor tropical garden with a water feature and a second airport hotel.
Badr Mohammed Al Meer, Chief Operating Officer, said the airport’s growth plan will see it welcome more than 58m passengers annually, and would offer travellers the best services the industry has to offer.
Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, stated; “We are very pleased to be launching the expansion of Hamad International Airport, an airport that has truly grown to become the ultimate example of a successful, sustainable global facility. HIA continues to impress with its innovative planning, execution and investment – enhancing its position as the preferred hub for global travellers and reinforcing HIA’s position amongst the top leaders of this industry.”
