Components of the airport. How the most dangerous airport in the world works

12.03.2021

Aerodrome- a specially prepared area with a complex of structures and equipment to ensure takeoff, landing, taxiing and aircraft maintenance.

An airport- an enterprise that regularly receives and dispatches passengers, baggage, cargo and mail, organizes and maintains aircraft flights and has an aerodrome, air terminal and other ground structures for this purpose, as well as equipment necessary for flight control and management. The aerodrome is an element of the airport. Each airfield consists of an airfield and service and technical buildings.

Airfield - the part of the airfield on which the runways, taxiways, aprons, parking areas and special-purpose sites are located.

Air strip - section of the airfield airfield, consisting of the runway (runway), terminal and side safety strips. The runway is selected taking into account the direction of the prevailing winds, the terrain and the location of obstacles in the area adjacent to the airfield. Large airports may have several runways located in parallel and used only for take-off and landing only. This increases the airport's capacity. Each runway has approach lanes adjacent to its ends. Above them, climb during takeoff and descent during landing.

Runway strip - part of the runway specially prepared and equipped for takeoff and landing of aircraft. It can be unpaved (GWPP) and with artificial coating (RWP).

Side (BPB) and end (KPB) safety strips - specially prepared side and end sections of the runway immediately adjacent to the runway and designed to ensure safety when the aircraft rolls out of the runway during takeoff or landing. There should be no obstacles or irregularities on the safety lanes.

Taxiways (RD) - specially prepared tracks connecting various elements of the airfield, designed for taxiing, towing aircraft and the movement of special vehicles (in the absence of taxiing aircraft). They are divided into main, parallel runway, connecting and auxiliary. Trunk taxiways are constructed in such a way that they can be used, if necessary, for forced landing of aircraft or as a backup runway.

Parking place (MS) - specially prepared and equipped area for parking and servicing aircraft. MS can be group and individual.

Special purpose site - airfield platforms designed to perform special types of aircraft maintenance. These include:

1) areas in front of the hangar, which are used for temporary parking, taxiing and towing aircraft;

2) platforms for determining and eliminating the deviation of magnetic, gyromagnetic and radio compasses and checking the antenna devices of the locators;

3) platforms for starting and testing engines;

4) areas for parking special vehicles and means of mechanization are located near parking areas and apron.

Apron - a platform on the airfield intended for aircraft parking for the purpose of embarking and disembarking passengers, loading and unloading cargo and mail.

Service and technical buildings - part of the airfield, where administrative, production, hangar, warehouse and other service buildings and structures are located (air terminal, cargo warehouse, hangars, workshops, ATB workshops, traffic service, fuel and lubricants warehouse, garage, etc.).

Air terminal - a building where a passenger is involved in the process of preparing for the start or end of an air trip. Here you can purchase tickets, check them in and baggage, screen passengers and their hand luggage (baggage) in order to ensure flight safety and border control at international airports.

The terminal is equipped with ticket counters and check-in counters, border control, transporters for receiving and distributing baggage, information boards for announcing flight schedules and other information directing the movement of passengers and visitors inside the terminal. The terminal provides passengers with additional types of services: household and medical, public catering, etc.

The main processes on the apron - collecting passengers, delivering them to the plane, embarking and disembarking from it.

In the apron area, there are areas for gathering and accumulating passengers at aircraft parking areas, means of delivering passengers to the aircraft (buses, moving sidewalks, etc.), means of boarding aircraft (telescopic and conventional self-propelled ladders).

Air terminal complex may also include a hotel, an in-flight catering shop and an on-board shop, airline offices at international airports, etc.

To indicate aircraft parking areas, the directions of movement during takeoff, landing, taxiing and towing of aircraft are marked with all elements of the airfield. Aircraft and apron MS marking consists of T-shaped signs and numbers indicating the location and parking number, as well as straight and curved taxiing axes. Marking is applied to concrete or asphalt with white paint. The taxiways are marked with white strokes 15 cm wide in increments of 5 m (for class D, D, E airports), up to 15 m (for class A, B, C airports) on straight sections and from 1 to 5 m on curved sections ... Airplane stands are marked with red octagons that delimit the service area. All sides of the octagon must be at a distance of 2 m from the outermost dimension points of the aircraft. Solid and dashed yellow stripes on the apron denote the paths of special vehicles, and for passengers white paint denotes zebra crossings.

No room for error - this is how you can briefly describe the work of, if not the most, then one of the most dangerous and difficult airports in the world, which is located in the Himalayas. No second visits, no rolls out of the lane - something went wrong, and we have 15-18 corpses. A short takeoff run, a lift off the edge of an abyss, braking in front of a steep wall, a takeoff tilt of 12 degrees - all these are the features of Tenzing and Hillary airport in Lukla.

Are we flying?

High, high in the mountains ...

In the days of the first ascents of Everest, it took 3 weeks to get to Lukla, a small village at an altitude of 2,860 meters, from Kathmandu on foot. All cargoes, naturally, were carried by porters. Expeditions to Everest dragged on for months. The first conqueror of the highest peak on the planet, Edmund Hillary, thanked these lands by creating a fund, at the expense of which mountainous Nepal began to develop. Bridges were thrown over rivers, hospitals and schools were built in villages, mountain trails were equipped. The building material had to be brought here with something, so in 1964, in the most even and suitable place, a gravel take-off was poured, which began to receive light aircraft from Kathmandu. In 2001, the gravel was poured with bitumen, asphalt was laid on top and a new terminal building was built. And the airport itself was renamed from Lukla to Tenzing and Hillary.

2. What is the extreme nature of this airport, which is spoken and written about everywhere? It's simple: imagine that you need to land an airplane with 18 passengers on the deck of an aircraft carrier, on one side of which there is a 700-meter abyss with a river at the bottom, and on the other - the sheer wall of a "four-thousander". And between them - only 527 meters. Have you presented? Now complete the picture with the fact that this aircraft carrier is sinking, and its stern has risen 60 meters above the bow. Yes, this is exactly the height difference between the ends of the runway - as much as 12%. Watching the planes taking off from the terminal window, it seems that they are moving straight into the Underworld.

3. But, no: a few more seconds, and they again appear to the gaze, soaring into the sky above the abyss.

4. The ends of the strip are numbered: 24 - for takeoff, 6 - for landing, so that, God forbid, not to be confused. The slope of the runway is specially made to facilitate takeoff and landing. Take off - you roll downhill and pick up additional speed, sit down - drive up the hill and slow down.

5. No navigation and landing assistance systems work here. Well, except for radio communication with the dispatcher. All takeoffs and landings are carried out by pilots exclusively visually. Without the right to make mistakes, which, as you know, the mountains do not forgive. The approach to the runway is squeezed by high mountains, so it is extremely difficult to turn around here. And after crossing the Dudkh-Kosi River at the bottom of the gorge, it is completely impossible to make any maneuvers, like the second call - plant or die. According to the observations of tourists who are in flight close to the open cockpit, before landing, the pilots pray - they put their hand to their lips, to the head and to the dashboard.

Catastrophes

Surely you are asking about "accidents at a construction site." Of course they were, and more than once. Basically, fatal disasters occur during landing - either from a strong impact on the take-off, or from hitting a rock. This happened in 1991 (14 people died), 2004 (3 people), 2008 (18 people) and in 2017 (1 person). There were also crashes on takeoff: in 1973, 1992 and 2005. But then there were no casualties - there was damage to the hull or landing gear of the aircraft, with its subsequent write-off. The fact that not everything is so simple at this airport is evidenced by the doors of the planes with which the locals fence off their garden plots.

Another major catastrophe in 2010, in which 14 people died, did not occur in Lukla itself, but because of her "fault". The plane that took off from Kathmandu, due to unfavorable weather conditions in Lukla, turned back and, due to a generator failure, crashed 24 kilometers south of Kathmandu.

Scared? But you didn’t take into account that all these disasters happened in 54 years of the airport's operation! Such a low accident rate is due to the high skill of the pilots performing regular flights from Kathmandu to Lukla. And during the year, these flights carry about 25,000 tourists going to or on Everest.

Landing at Lukla airport is not an attraction for the faint of heart. On the network you can find a lot of videos, in which screams of fright are heard at the moment the chassis touches the strip. Including men.

"Girl, when is the next plane to Kathmandu?"

Tenzing and Hillary Airport accepts planes only during daylight hours from 6:30 to 15:30 hours. But don't think that it works on schedule. As I said, takeoff and landing is carried out only visually, therefore, in bad weather conditions, flights stop. Sometimes, tourists can sit in Lukla for a week, waiting for the blue sky overhead. Housing prices skyrocket at this time, people lose tickets for flights from Kathmandu to their homes, are late for work, pray to gods and weather sites. But when the weather window appears and flights resume, it takes another couple of days to get the crowd out of here. They make lists, schedules, everyone swears, shouts, cries.

8. You can, of course, spit on everything and buy a helicopter ticket to Kathmandu for $ 500, which is 3 times more expensive than a plane ticket. "Turntables" fly in bad weather conditions, except for heavy fog. In Kathmandu, you will be refunded for the air ticket, thereby somehow reimbursing the costs. There is another option to get from Lukla to civilization - walk in 3-4 days to the nearest settlement (Jiri, Phaplu or Salleri), from where you can leave by land transport. But this path is not easy, given the general fatigue after the Everest track. We had to return to Phaplu (where we came from) on foot, but refused, buying plane tickets.

Advice for those flying away: have a spare $ 400-500 with you and add 2-3 extra days for the trip. And do not take tickets from Kathmandu close to arrival from Lukla. Even in good weather, you can sit a day waiting for your flight, as we did. They were supposed to take off at 9, but in fact it turned out only at 13 o'clock - the flights were delayed due to the high load of the Kathmandu airport.

Airplanes first!

9. Kathmandu-Lukla is operated by four airlines: Sita Air, Nepal Airlines, Tara Airlines, and Yeti Airlines. Their offices are in Lukla, where you can buy tickets. In some localities, like Namche Bazar, there are agencies that can buy you tickets over the phone for a small commission. One way ticket costs $ 170. If there are a lot of you, they can give a group discount.

Only airplanes with shortened takeoff and landing can land and take off in Lukla. For example, the German Dornier 228 and the Canadian DHC-6 Twin Otter. The Dornier is easily recognizable by its long nose, which houses an additional luggage compartment. The planes are not new, but they are maintained in good condition, otherwise accidents can create a bad reputation that will kill the entire economy of these places.

11. The carrying capacity of these aircraft is 1.5-2 tons. And they take 20 people on board according to their passports. It is easy to calculate how much cargo each passenger can take with them, dividing 2 tons by 20 and subtracting the result by the average weight of a person in clothes and with hand luggage. The resulting 20-30 kilograms is nothing at all, because for the ascent it is necessary to carry a large amount of equipment. The overload for such an aircraft is very sensitive - because of it, a plane with tourists crashed in Kathmandu on takeoff quite recently. Therefore, the number of passengers is now limited to 15-18 passengers.

The ticket price includes transportation of 10 kg of cargo and 2-3 kg of hand luggage. If the weight of the baggage is checked, then the carry-on baggage is often overlooked.

Terminal

12. Airport terminal - a small room in which there are always crowds of people, noise, hubbub and hustle and bustle. Companies require you to arrive at check-in an hour in advance, but they do not promise you a timely departure. If the flight is delayed, then people accumulate in the same room for several flights ahead.

13. The baggage is weighed and taken by the movers, who lower the bags and backpacks down a metal slide into the carts. Passengers with hand luggage undergo separate control for women and men - a metal detector frame and a quick feel.

14. The "clean zone" is located on the ground floor of the terminal and it is very cold there. If you sit for several hours while waiting for a flight, you can freeze thoroughly. Therefore, it would be best to take a couple of warm clothes with you.

15. There is a buffet where you can refresh yourself with chips, bars and fruits.

16. In good weather, passengers disembark and disembark immediately, without interruptions for refueling and service. The plane landed, drove into the "pocket", drove up to the terminal, dropped the people off, unloaded the luggage, and now a new queue for loading is standing near it.

17. While the passengers are getting seated, the next plane arrives, which taxis and stands behind the first one. And he is already starting to taxi to the lane. And so in a circle, like a carousel.

18. It happens that a "cargo" flight arrives, filled to the brim with boxes of canned beer "Everest" and bottles of water, "Fanta", "Cola" and "Sprite". From here this valuable cargo begins its multi-day journey on mules and yaks to the very foot of the Mountain.

19. We just flew on such a flight, waiting for it to be unloaded. The cabin of the plane is quite cramped - you can't take large bags there, since there will simply be nowhere to put them. All yours can only be kept on your knees.

Even in such a small plane, there is a flight attendant who invites you to land, checks the belts and sometimes distributes ear tampons so as not to become deaf from the noise of the engines.

Go!

And now the plane stands at the "24" mark, the engines go to full speed.

21. The plane rolls, accelerates and at the very edge of the abyss breaks away from the strip. Captures the spirit!

25. The filthy windows of the portholes offer stunning views of wooded mountains and snow-capped peaks.

26. If you want to see Everest, you need to sit on the right side when flying from Lukla and on the left if from Kathmandu.

27. But even if you don't see Everest, looking at the terraces is already an aesthetic pleasure

28. The flight time is only 45 minutes. All this time, the plane is flying at low altitude, flying around large clouds of clouds - an amazing sight!

29. In Kathmandu, you enter the domestic terminal. What's going on here at baggage claim - beyond words! You need to fight your way through the crowd, look for your bags with your eyes and shout at them. And then go back with them, holding the luggage above your head.

30. But with all the difficulties and fears, a flight to Lukla by plane or back is a good opportunity to see Kathmandu from above, and this is practically a separate item on the program for exploring Nepal.

Would you fly?

The meaning of the word "airport" is familiar to every modern person. Despite this, people who go somewhere by plane for the first time experience their first fear when they enter the airport building. That is why it is useful for every traveler to familiarize himself with the rules of conduct on the plane, but also to learn more about what an airport is.

The word "Airport" is translated from Greek as an air harbor (pier). The wording of the current definition looks a little different and is extended.

An airport is a collection of buildings and structures, the main purpose of which is to receive and send aircraft, to base them and serve passengers.

For some objects of such a plan, a slightly different name was given - an airfield. Despite the similarities, there is a difference between the two concepts and enterprises. The airfield is translated from Greek as "air road". In other words, this is an area of water or land where there is airspace and all the necessary facilities for servicing and controlling aircraft: airplanes, helicopters, airplanes, and others.

The difference lies in the fact that the airport is able to receive and serve passengers, while the airfield is only capable of aircraft. The airfield can be military or reserve. Moreover, the airport is capable of performing the functions of an airfield, but the latter cannot replace the airport.

Chicago O'HARA International Airport.

History of aerodromes

Until the 30s of the last century, airfields as such did not exist at all. In those days, airplanes could take off from almost any surface, since they did not need a place to accelerate. After 1930, with the advent of multi-engine aircraft, it was necessary to create runways with a length of at least 1,500 meters. Then the first airfields began to appear. They have improved over time. Major overhauls were carried out in 1959, with the advent of jet aircraft, and in the 1970s.

Modern airports are naturally more comfortable and safer for passengers and liners. On the territory of most air terminals, there are many additional services, for example, ATMs, pharmacies, shops and much more.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, USA

Airport construction

The construction of a new airport is a very serious and responsible undertaking that requires a large number of participating specialists. Before. As the construction of objects begins, the territory on which the construction is planned is carefully studied. The main selection criteria are:

Large area of the selected site.
The insignificant remoteness of this place from the urban agglomeration.
Remoteness of residential buildings due to noise.
Access roads. This is a very important point, as there must be access to the airport, that is, roads leading to nearby settlements.
Interference and obstacles. The building should be located in an area where there are no objects that pose a potential hazard to aircraft. Such interference can be caused by towers, antennas and overly tall buildings.

Once a site has been found that meets all the requirements, planning and design of the future airport begins. To do this, experts are beginning to study the potential level of development of the region, which, presumably, will be served. A number of factors are taken into account here without fail, including: passenger traffic, the number of flights, the economic growth of the region and some others.

The most important indicator is the number of passenger traffic carried out in 12 calendar months. Based on this value, the parameters that the airport will correspond to are displayed. At this stage, a plan is drawn up on how passengers will get to the terminal building and back, what services they will use. In addition, the opening hours of airport services, for example, customs officers, are calculated.

The essence of the next stage of construction is to identify potential problems that may arise in the work. There is a settlement of such issues as:

Negative impact on the environment.
Revealing the role of the new airport in the system of the existing ones.
Design of interaction with air traffic control services.
Development and approval of the master plan.
Design of buildings and structures.

At this stage, it is very important to involve only qualified specialists (engineers, builders, architects) in the work, since the reconstruction of the airport will be carried out no more often than once every 15-20 years.

An obligatory activity is the study of the impact on the environment. The surrounding area within a radius of up to 60 km is being investigated. In addition, options are being considered for the work of dispatchers who will control air traffic within a radius of 80 km.

When all the previous issues are settled, the expert commission proceeds to develop and approve the master plan. This stage is the most important in all preparation for construction. It is at this stage that the planning of passenger and cargo terminals, the design of access roads and buildings is developed. This stage ends with the coordination of the interaction of all components of the airport under construction.

Airport construction

Classification

Airport - what is it that is clear to every person. But few know that airports are classified. They are divided into several groups based on certain criteria. So, the airport can be a base and a backup. Regular flights are carried out through the first, and the second is in reserve, they are used only in case of emergency.

Airports are divided into passenger, cargo and cargo-passenger. Depending on the number of passengers served over the past 12 months, airports are assigned one of five existing classes:

More than 10,000,000 passengers.
7 to 4 million
4 to 2 million
Over 500 thousand.
Less than 500 thousand.

In addition, there is a classification based on the length of the runway. Of course, airports also differ in status - international or domestic. Belonging to one category or another is not permanent and may change depending on the activities and capabilities of the airport.

Memphis International Airport - Civil Military Airport

Passenger Code of Conduct

Even if passengers know what an airport is, not everyone is familiar with the basic rules of conduct on the territory of an airport terminal. Regardless, every person arriving at the airport must be familiar with the rules. If a person wants to avoid all sorts of misunderstandings and conflicts with airport employees, he needs to know the following:

Arrive at the airport on time. Firstly, the absence of haste and panic will save the nerves of the passenger himself. And secondly, a person may simply miss the flight if there is any hitch at the stage of check-in and security check.
You should not try to carry prohibited items in your luggage, naively believing that no one will pay attention to them. Due to the increased incidence of terrorist attacks on board airliners, baggage checks have become even more stringent than before. That is why, trying to disguise some forbidden object in a suitcase, the passenger only creates problems for himself and wastes the time of other passengers on board.
It is highly discouraged to consume large quantities of alcoholic beverages before boarding. You can also put your nerves in order with the help of medicinal sedatives. As a last resort, after take-off, you can ask the stewardess to bring alcohol, the use of which is stipulated and permissible on the liners of most airlines.
When going through customs, you should not try to openly joke with employees, let alone be rude to them. It is necessary to understand that your vacation or business trip depends on the decision of these people. There is no need to be annoyed by the requests of customs officers to open luggage - this is a simple observance of safety standards, and the airport employees do their job.
The most correct is a calm, adequate and natural behavior that does not attract the attention of airport employees. This point must also be remembered.
Don't panic for any reason. As a last resort, you can always contact the airport staff, who are required to help. Even if you are lost, you should not stop other passengers, you need to contact the staff.

It should be remembered that misbehavior or entry into an unreasonable conflict with employees may result in the latter turning to the law enforcement officers.

Check-in at the airport

Employee credentials

Employees of several services are involved in the work of airports. Their efforts are mainly aimed at ensuring the safety of passengers.

The management is directly responsible for ensuring security in the terminal area, and also makes sure that the stay of passengers in the building is as comfortable as possible.

The powers of employees who are in direct contact with passengers include registration of air tickets, acceptance and delivery of baggage, control over the movement of passengers. Customs officers have the right to conduct a detailed examination of passengers and their personal belongings before boarding the aircraft.

Security screening

If, for some reason, a conflict situation develops between airport employees and passengers, both one and the other have the right to file a claim or apply to law enforcement agencies. Communication between employees and passengers is based on mutual respect. For more details on the rules of conduct and powers of employees, contact the airport administration.

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In the modern world, air travel is becoming more accessible, and taking into account the speed of movement - and more profitable, so people spend a lot of time at airports, and for many, the airport is like a second home. What does a passenger see when he gets to the airport? The reception, the waiting room and ... everything, as a rule. But the airport is a multitude of services and people that ensure its smooth operation, passenger comfort and flight safety.

The modern terminal of the Samara airport, which was put into operation last year, opened its doors to the most closed premises for Samara and Togliatti bloggers. Among them, I was able to see the work of the airport and me. Do you want to take a look at what is hidden from the eyes of ordinary passengers? Then I ask under the cat.

The weather conditions on the day of the photo were quite harsh - frost around -20 ° C and blizzard. In such weather, before departure, all aircraft undergo compulsory anti-icing treatment.
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1. A special car, a deiser, drives up to the plane. There is a person at the end of the mechanical arm in the cradle.

2. Going around the plane in a circle, the bearing and control elements of the plane are poured with anti-icing agent.

3. At this time, snow is being cleared on the runway - nothing should prevent aircraft from taking off or landing. Volvo's new state-of-the-art snow blowers allow the blade to be automatically adjusted so that it does not snag on the runway.

5. And in the parking lot, pre-flight service has already been completed, the last passengers are going on board.

6. Everything is under constant control.

7. Snow fell on that day almost without interruption, so the cleaning of the apron does not stop for a minute.

10. Driving an airfield tractor is not an easy and very responsible job.

11. The plane is rolled out onto the taxiway.

12. An escort car is already waiting here, which will escort the plane to the runway.

13. Jet jets of air from the engines raise snow dust and everything dissolves into fog.

14. Let's return from the frosty street to the warm room of the terminal. Ticket offices are located not far from the entrance to the building, so if you did not have time or could not purchase a ticket in the city, or, seeing off your friends, you have an irresistible desire to travel with them, you can do it directly at the airport.

15. Friendly cashiers will help you choose the most convenient flight to your chosen destination.

18. Unfortunately, not all people are able to stay within the bounds of decency and behave correctly. All that they are unhappy with, passengers express to cute girls at the check-in counter.

19. And although their task is only to check documents, take luggage and check in a passenger for the flight ...

20. ... they will answer your questions with a constant smile and help you solve any problem.

21. After check-in, the baggage goes to the inspection. Here, a special system shines through backpacks and suitcases and dyes the contents in different colors, depending on the type of material from which they are made. If everything is in order, a mark is glued to the suitcase, otherwise, if something arouses suspicion, the baggage is put aside, the passenger is called over the speakerphone and asked to open and show what he is carrying.

24. After going through security, bags and suitcases are transported along a conveyor belt to the luggage compartment. On the left, behind the net, you can see the luggage compartment of international flights.

26. Baggage is transferred to carts in accordance with the flight.

27. The small diesel Toyota is a very maneuverable little car. I wish I could ride it! :)

28. The head of the CPAP is serious - it is unusual to see outsiders in a closed area who are trying to climb with impunity wherever possible. :)

29. Briefing room. Here the pilots prepare for the flight - they watch weather reports, study flight plans for the upcoming flight, receive collections of aviation maps and charts, a lot of other necessary information, and also conduct briefings with senior flight attendants.

30. Pilots receive all documentation from the navigator. By the way, Vladimir Nikolaevich is 71 years old, but can you tell by him?

31. Mandatory procedure - pre-flight medical examination.

32. Having passed it, it is already possible to study the received documents in a calm atmosphere.

36. Moving from office premises to utility rooms. The water supply system of the terminal - everything is clean and tidy, not even familiar.

38. The ventilation and air conditioning system is fully automated, controlled and monitored from a computer in the office. A visit by staff is required only to change filters - the air in the terminal premises must be clean and fresh.

If you've ever flown an airplane, you've been to the airport, sat in the waiting room, ate buns in a local cafe ... but have you ever been to a separate business aviation terminal, from where the oligarchs fly away on private jets?

You can get to the Airport either by car:

Or come by train:

Entering the terminal building, you find yourself in the central hall:

If you arrived early and check-in for your flight has not yet begun, you can sit in one of the lounges:

A medical team is on duty around the clock at the airport, ready to provide medical assistance (I filmed here at 5 in the morning):

If you are traveling with a child, it is best for you to wait in the mother and child room. It is spacious here and the sofas are comfortable:

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Many passengers prefer to wrap their luggage in foil in an effort to keep it clean:

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You can register either on your own using the machines:

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Or go to the counter where the airport and airline staff will meet you:

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Only carry-on baggage is allowed on board. The main baggage must be checked in. A special tag will be stuck on it and sent to the luggage compartment. I already wrote about what happens to the suitcase in it in the article Airport from the point of view of the suitcase:

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Oversized (large) or fragile luggage is checked in at a separate counter:

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If you are late at the airport and check-in for your flight has already been completed, but the plane has not yet departed, then you can check-in through the late passengers check-in counter:

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After registering, you will have to go through the security checkpoint:

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If the employees have any doubts, they can invite a dog handler with a dog:

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If you have a few minutes before boarding the plane, then you can use the Internet:

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Watch a movie in the dedicated DVD bar:

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Go shopping:

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Or sit in a cafe:

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At the appointed time, you will go to the plane, where the flight attendants will meet you:

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If for any reason your flight is canceled or delayed, then you can use the services of Airhotel. The reception is located right at the airport:

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Business class passengers are checked in at a separate counter (see title photo) and are invited to the business lounge:

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Usually, in such halls you can have a snack, a drink and a drink for free:

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Almost any airport also provides an additional VIP escort service:

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In this case, you will not be registering with everyone, but inside the “Hall for Officials and Delegations”. You will be offered to sit in a chair, they will take your documents from you and register you without your participation:

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Unlike the business lounge, food and drinks are paid here:

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Body searches are carried out in the same way as in the common room. No concessions. But they are taken to the plane at the very last moment, and if it is not at the boarding bridge, then it is taken on a separate bus.

Arriving through the VIP area is even more enjoyable than flying out. You will be met right at the plane's ramp and taken to the VIP-lounge, where you will wait until the lounge employee passes passport control for you and receives your suitcases:

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