Airport Trip

(courtesy of Hessa and Noora)

Dear Students,


Thanks to all for the great trip we had yesterday. Thank you for the interest you showed, your questions, notes...

I invite you here to post comments and impressions from the trip.
With the help of Noora and Hessa, you'll soon be able to look at the photos of the trip.
Check this space this weekend.
Take care,
RV

Trends in the Aviation Industry

Hello,

Watch the eurocontrol programme on Airports in Europe and summarise briefly any trends you observe related to:

• air passenger numbers
• freight volumes
• aircraft
• airport development.

Write a short paragraph discussing the topic.

Doha International Airport DOH

Hello,

Today's lesson is about Doha International Airport DOH and its customers. You'll find out which airlines have scheduled flights to and from the airport. You'll also read reviews of what some customers of the airport think of the facilities and services provided.

Here are the tasks.

1. Check the official Doha airport website: http://www.dohaairport.com/. Find out the airlines-customers of the airport.

2. How many airlines are listed? Give examples of passenger airlines, air-freight companies, regional airlines, budget (low cost) airlines. Find their airport codes.

3. Check the services that are provided at Doha airport and list some of them.

4. How would you rate the airport in the following areas? Give 5 for excellent to 1 for very poor.

• website





• ground transportation (parking facilities, buses, taxis)





• arrival/departure/transit areas





• security and immigration





• terminal comfort





• food and beverages





• shopping facilities

5. Now check how other passengers rank the airport. Go to Skytrax website



http://www.airlinequality.com/. Read customers' comments. How similar or different are other customers' comments from your own?

Post your comments.

Regards,
RV