New innovative Flight Information Display Screens (FIDS) enrich passengers journey's through new global aviation hub

15th July, Doha, Qatar

Hamad International Airport (HIA), Qatar's new world-class gateway to the world, presents the latest innovation at Doha's new aviation hub, bespoke state-of-the-art Flight information Display Screens (FIDS) that are the first of its kind in the GCC featuring Arabic and English information simultaneously.

Focusing on creating a simple yet informative experience for passengers, the innovatively designed FIDS have been created in-house at HIA off the back of extensive passenger research on how to create a new ecosystem of FIDS. HIA's advanced screens display flight details for passengers and feature three distinct concepts including;

·         Bilingual Layout; as a first in the region HIA displays all Arabic and English information on one screen concurrently to avoid passenger confusion, compared to flight information displayed one language at a time.

·         Airline Tailfin Logos; to provide a legible and more streamlined display, aircraft tailfin logos are visible as a unique concept for a higher standardisation of airline recognition. Guests travelling through HIA can easily distinguish their airline and flight ensuring an enhanced, seamless experience. The tailfin logos were designed in-house and compiled with meticulous precision to create the most realistic appearance.

·         Typography and Colour; designed and selected to provide maximum readability the font and colours of the FIDS were carefully chosen for clarity from greater distances and to ensure they complements the overall ambience of the airport.

Abdulaziz Al-Mass, Senior Public Relations and Communications Manager, at HIA said; "We are constantly looking for new ways to enhance our passengers experience at HIA and the development of bespoke FIDS is no exception. As a critical feature of airport communications for passengers departing, arriving or transferring, we strive to ensure our guests experience a hassle free, seamless experience through our new world-class gateway to the world."

Passengers looking for further information on the airport, flights and airline operations can now visit www.dohahamadairport.com, or alternatively check for updates via HIA's new social media channels including; Twitter (@HIAQatar), Facebook (Hamad International Airport) and Instagram (HIAQatar).

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For more information please contact the HIA PR and Communications Department via:
Tel: (+974) 4465 6187
Fax: (+974) 4462 2044
Email: hiamedia@qatarairways.com.qa

Hamad International Airport is the world's newest aviation hub, a world-class facility that is set to exceed expectations and redefine the passenger and transit experience.

Positioned at the edge of the Arabian Gulf, Hamad International Airport's tranquil waterside setting provides a perfect backdrop for its stylish architectural elements, underpinned by advanced airport systems. It features two runways, among the longest in the world, a state-of-the-art air traffic control tower, a stunning passenger terminal with an initial design capacity of 30 million passengers per year, over 40,000 square meters of combined retail, food and beverage facilities and a uniquely shaped public mosque.

For more information about Hamad International Airport, please visit www.dohahamadairport.com.

© Press Release 2014