The Jeddah airport is called the King Abdulaziz International Airport and has been in operation since 1981. This photo features a small section of the open-air Hajj Terminal, which was built specifically to handle the millions of religious pilgrims from around the world who travel to Mecca during a short time frame each year. The structure consists of over 200 tent-like coverings which provide shade and allow for natural ventilation. The Jeddah airport has no jet bridges. Passengers must climb a flight of stairs to board the airplanes. The severe heat and lugging carry-on bags can make climbing the stairs even more difficult. A new expansion project is currently under construction (expected to be completed in 2018) and it will have jet bridges. I can hardly wait for this much anticipated improvement.
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Fitting for that part of the world. Good choice!
ReplyDeleteWhen I looked at the photo, I didn't think of how hot this is. This does look nice and in many places it works very well. In the 1964-65 worlds fair in NYC, there were lots of tent like structures like this. It worked very well even in the Summer, but NY Summers aren't like Saudi Arabia.
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