RIYADH: The Dammam Airports Company has completed preparations to receive fans heading to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Saudi Press Agency reported
The company operates King Fahd International Airport, the Kingdom’s third-largest international hub in terms of passenger volume.
DACO has launched several facilities, starting with a long-term parking lot that can hold over 3,000 vehicles.
Shuttle buses will transport fans from the parking lot to the airport building via gate 5.
The company has set up a waiting area for fans on the balcony floor, which can accommodate almost 1,000 passengers. Along with a designated document checkpoint, the area offers entertainment activities for people of all ages, including virtual games.
Gates 16, 17 and 27 have been allocated for aircraft flying to Doha.
In addition, a newly formed customer service team of 200 employees will be on hand to guide and support traveling fans.
