Abu Dhabi Airports Company and Etihad Airways have announced a partnership to launch the pilot phase of the independent wheelchair service at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
"This wheelchair is being used for the first time by an airline and airport in the region and is self-contained and allows travelers with limited mobility and mobility," said Mohammed Al Blouki, Chief Operating Officer of Etihad Airways Group. Navigate Abu Dhabi International Airport facilities without assistance.
He explained that these wheelchairs will be available for passengers to experience at Abu Dhabi International Airport this year, before being officially launched in the new airport terminal, pointing out that the service will be free of charge, while the assistance of the airport team is still available, giving travelers the freedom to choose between the two services .
The new wheelchairs will provide passengers with up-to-date information on boarding gates and boarding times, equipped with an automatic brake function, as well as features that can be activated acoustically for visually impaired users and sensors to check for any obstacles in the wheelchair's path.
Abu Dhabi Airports CEO Ryan Thompson said that the cooperation with Etihad Airways in the provision of self-driving wheelchair service at Abu Dhabi International Airport enhances the freedom of movement for people of determination and provides all passengers with a comfortable and seamless travel experience. , Using the latest technology.
Abdulwahed Amiri, Senior Vice President of Technology at Abu Dhabi Airports, said the company continues to invest heavily in digitization trends and adopt new technologies within its airports, underlining its commitment to provide passengers with a seamless experience through high-level infrastructure.