IGI Airport-New Terminal-Accessible to persons with disabilities

NEW DELHI: To ensure that T3 is inclusive and accessible to persons with disabilities several measures have been taken to make the terminal barrier free.

For instance there are no level changes for passengers flying out of Delhi. The departure drop off area, check in area, security clearance and immigration zones along with the gate hold areas are on a single level. Starting from the gate hold area to the passenger boarding bridges to the aircraft, access is through gently sloped ramps.

Similarly disembarkation from the aircraft, proceeding to immigration and baggage claim areas before exiting on to the taxi / bus boarding ramp are all laid out on the same level.

Specially marked drop off points along with tactile strips would guide passengers from the drop off area to the terminal. Strategically located help phones on the curb side would enable passengers to contact the DIAL help desk. At this help desk, passengers can contact their respective airlines for a reserved wheelchair service.

Special needs

A separate area would also be earmarked for passengers with special needs in the check-in hall. Some of the check-in desks and all information desks would have reduced counter top heights to make things easier for wheelchair passengers.

The width of the security check points and the passage ways through immigration would be designed for easy wheelchair access. Writing podiums of a reduced height would also be provided for completing the immigration forms. Within the terminal, the flight information screens would be at a suitable height for easy reading.

The DIAL help desk assistance facilities would also be extended to unaccompanied minors travelling via IGI airport.

Reference Link
http://www.hindu.com/2010/04/26/stories/2010042656950400.htm

Courtesy
The Hindu