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SriLankan Airlines' Business Class passengers travelling from Dubai to
Colombo now have the same facilities available to Emirates' First and Business Class
passengers at Dubai International Airport.
Emirates is SriLankan's strategic partner and has an equity stake in the
latter.
The new check-in terminal for First and Business passengers at Dubai
International Airport is designed to make flying from Dubai quicker and smoother
than ever with 10 check in counters.
The terminal is also open to Gold and Silver members of Skywards,
SriLankan and Emirates' joint frequent flyer programme, regardless of the
type of ticket they buy.
An expanded lounge for Emirates' Business Class customers will shortly be
opened and will also be available for SriLankan's Business Class customers
travelling from Dubai. The lounge will also be available to Skywards' Gold
and Silver members.
The new terminal's customised interior is designed to be stylish, fresh,
modern and ultra-comfortable, with emphasis on natural light, calm and space to make
checking in a relaxing and pleasurable experience.
The new terminal's amenities will include the very latest internet kiosks.
Skywards' members will have a separate desk to check their Miles and send
emails. The lounge will have stylish leather seats, though only a few, as its aim is
to allow customers to board with maximum speed and minimum formality.
Concierge staff and porters will
be on hand to assist passengers.
Importantly, there will also be fast track
immigration and security
channels within the terminal, which will be extended to SriLankan's Business Class passengers.
This premium check-in terminal has been a multi-million dollar venture and
is the first of its kind in the Middle East. It is located at the far end
of the airport departure gates, next to the offices of the Department of
Civil Aviation.
SriLankan's Managing Director Tim Clark who is also Emirates' Chief
Director (Airline) says: "This highly impressive new facility is in harmony with our whole
approach to services for business travellers. It will make their trip as hassle-free
as possible, as just one of our many innovations to make flying more efficient and
enjoyable for our regulars'." |
