The scenic and experiential services of airports, as the value-added services and humanistic services of non-transportation attributes unique to airports, have been highly welcomed by travelers and the public in recent years, and have become an important window and carrier for displaying the image of airports, popularizing the knowledge of aviation, and spreading the culture of aviation. The newest addition to the list is the newest addition to the list, which is the newest addition to the list, which is the newest addition to the list, which is the newest addition to the list, which is the newest addition to the list.
Istanbul Airport: Observation Terrace and Aircraft Filming Area
The aerial view has always been popular among travelers as a unique experience in airports. The aerial observation facilities in the terminal building have a high degree of attention and influence based on the advantages of high traffic flow, convenient transportation, and good visibility in the terminal building. Turkey Istanbul Airport has recently opened an outdoor observation terrace in the international departure area, Concourse B, which is open to passengers around the clock. With the elegant and chic design of the terrace and lush flowers, passengers can not only watch the flights taking off and landing in the flight area and breathe the fresh air outside, but also take a rest in the rest area of the terrace to relax. The views from inside and outside the terrace are different but equally pleasing to the eye.
In addition to the observation terrace, Istanbul Airport recently opened Turkey's first airplane filming area for aviation enthusiasts. Located in the airport's flight zone, the area overlooks the airport's runway 1 and is the perfect place to photograph the takeoff and landing of airplanes. Currently, the filming area is only open on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 17:30 p.m. To enter the filming area, you need to apply in advance on Istanbul Airport's website by uploading your identity document and photo ID, and then you can enter the filming area after being approved by the airport. Istanbul Airport provides free shuttle buses between the filming area and the parking lot.
Frankfurt Airport: Immersive Passenger Interactive Experience Center
On August 2 of this year, the Passenger Interactive Experience Center at Frankfurt Airport in Germany was officially opened. The center is located in the airport terminal 1 C hall, covers an area of more than 1200 square meters, construction cost about 5.7 million euros (about RMB 42.497 million), providing more than 30 immersive interactive experience project. Travelers can not only learn about the daily operation of Frankfurt Airport, but also review the history of Frankfurt Airport, explore the application of airport technology and look forward to the future of the aviation industry.
Entering the Experience Center, the multimedia interactive airport city sandbox, electronic counting wall displaying the number of passengers and flights in real time, the air traffic control simulation tower, and the real-time presentation of the global flight trajectory of the LCD screen wall, all of which make the passengers feel that the Experience Center of modernity and sense of technology. There are two most popular experience projects in the experience center, one is the use of motion-sensing technology to simulate the guidance of the Airbus A320neo aircraft taxiing into position and the use of virtual reality technology to experience the airport baggage handling system. The virtual reality simulator is equipped with hydraulic seats, so passengers can put on the VR glasses and experience the thrill of the high-speed operation of the baggage system as if they were a piece of checked baggage. The Experience Center is also equipped with the latest presentation equipment and can host product launches, press conferences and other large-scale events. Due to the epidemic, visitors to the Experience Center need to book tickets online in advance, adult tickets are 12 euros (about 89.28 yuan) per person, and on-site ticket purchases are not accepted. All persons entering the Experience Center are required to have proof of a negative test for the new coronavirus, proof of vaccination, or proof of recovery from the new coronavirus.
Kansas City Airport: Simulated Flight Experience with Multi-Sensory Room
The Kansas City Airport in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, is currently constructing a new terminal building. It covers an area of about 93,000 square meters and is scheduled to be completed in 2023 at an estimated cost of $1.5 billion. The new terminal is designed to provide an accessible and enjoyable travel experience for all passengers.
The new terminal will feature a simulated flight experience to help ease the nerves of travelers who have a fear or anxiety of flying. Travelers will be able to experience the entire process from check-in and security to boarding. The pavilion will also include a retired airliner where travelers can enter the cabin, familiarize themselves with the location of the facilities and simulate other experiences in flight. The new Kansas City Airport terminal will also feature a meditation room and a multi-sensory room to give travelers in need of a quiet corner of the terminal to relax and unwind. The multi-sensory room will help children and adults with autism, dementia or sensory processing disorders explore, discover and learn experientially through visual, auditory, tactile and olfactory stimulation. The multi-sensory room in the new Kansas City Airport terminal will also be equipped with sensory learning boards, simulated airplanes and towers to provide a safe, quiet and reassuring waiting space for travelers with special needs. (Compiled by Zhou Yuan, China Civil Aviation Correspondent)