{"id":44290,"date":"2024-05-26T14:44:14","date_gmt":"2024-05-26T11:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/en\/?p=44290"},"modified":"2024-05-26T14:44:14","modified_gmt":"2024-05-26T11:44:14","slug":"the-abha-international-airport-will-become-saudis-first-silent-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/en\/latest\/the-abha-international-airport-will-become-saudis-first-silent-airport\/","title":{"rendered":"The Abha International Airport Will Become Saudi&#8217;s First Silent Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-exrdb-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-exrdb-1n7m0yu\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-9\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"py-2 juice:py-[18px] px-3 text-base md:px-4 m-auto md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-3 text-base juice:gap-4 juice:md:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 juice:w-full juice:items-end overflow-x-auto gap-2\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"8755ec3f-a9ec-483e-b541-bfd5fe583abf\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 juice:empty:hidden juice:first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<h2>Abha International Airport has now embraced a new atmosphere, becoming Saudi Arabia&#8217;s first silent airport.<\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44291 \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/26142734\/21RZjuEV-abha-airport-2.jpg\" alt=\"The Abha International Airport Will Become Saudi's First Silent Airport\" width=\"632\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/26142734\/21RZjuEV-abha-airport-2.jpg 787w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/26142734\/21RZjuEV-abha-airport-2-medium.jpg 250w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/26142734\/21RZjuEV-abha-airport-2-large.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/26142734\/21RZjuEV-abha-airport-2-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/26142734\/21RZjuEV-abha-airport-2-120x67.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The airport authorities declared on Thursday their decision to transition the airport into a serene sanctuary. This means bidding farewell to the usual barrage of announcements regarding takeoffs, boarding calls, and last-minute reminders.<\/p>\n<h2>Silence has been introduced following several airports worldwide<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44292 \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/26142812\/1234981337.jpeg\" alt=\"The Abha International Airport Will Become Saudi's First Silent Airport\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/26142812\/1234981337.jpeg 1155w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/26142812\/1234981337-medium.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/26142812\/1234981337-large.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/26142812\/1234981337-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/26142812\/1234981337-120x68.jpeg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In a bid to create a more tranquil atmosphere, the airport management introduced silence, shutting down the last-call loudspeakers. This decision was inspired by global best practices observed in numerous international airports worldwide, including the likes of Singapore Changi International Airport, Zurich International Airport, Dubai International Airport, Amsterdam International Airport, and London City International Airport.<\/p>\n<h2>Flight display screens will help guide passengers<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44293\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/26142936\/Screenshot-1445-11-18-at-2.29.28-PM.png\" alt=\"The Abha International Airport Will Become Saudi's First no-noise Airport\" width=\"624\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/26142936\/Screenshot-1445-11-18-at-2.29.28-PM.png 2020w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/26142936\/Screenshot-1445-11-18-at-2.29.28-PM-medium.png 250w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/26142936\/Screenshot-1445-11-18-at-2.29.28-PM-large.png 700w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/26142936\/Screenshot-1445-11-18-at-2.29.28-PM-768x534.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/26142936\/Screenshot-1445-11-18-at-2.29.28-PM-1536x1068.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/26142936\/Screenshot-1445-11-18-at-2.29.28-PM-120x83.png 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>According to the airport administration, passengers will now be guided through their journey via sleek flight display screens, eliminating the need for constant vocal announcements during boarding. To ensure everyone is in the loop, there will be an informative campaign explaining the concept of a silent airport through multilingual signage and electronic notices.<\/p>\n<h2>A voice call system will be introduced in the coming months<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44294 \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/26143033\/01_Abha-Regional-Hub-Airportweb.jpg\" alt=\"The Abha International Airport Will Become Saudi's First Silent Airport\" width=\"625\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/26143033\/01_Abha-Regional-Hub-Airportweb.jpg 1497w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/26143033\/01_Abha-Regional-Hub-Airportweb-medium.jpg 250w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/26143033\/01_Abha-Regional-Hub-Airportweb-large.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/26143033\/01_Abha-Regional-Hub-Airportweb-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/26143033\/01_Abha-Regional-Hub-Airportweb-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While the silent revolution takes root, the management plans to introduce a voice call system in the coming months, to be reserved solely for emergencies like flight cancellations or delays. With this initiative, the airport hopes to collaborate with relevant authorities to smoothen the transition and ensure passengers are well-prepared for their stress-free, noise-free travels through the serene corridors of Abha&#8217;s silent airport.<\/p>\n<p>Silent airports, a trend gaining momentum globally, prioritize peace and quiet in terminal areas. Unlike traditional bustling airports, they limit announcements to essential matters, fostering a serene ambiance for travelers.<\/p>\n<h2>By minimizing noise pollution, silent airports allow passengers to focus on critical updates, ultimately enhancing the overall travel experience.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Abha International Airport has now embraced a new atmosphere, becoming Saudi Arabia&#8217;s first silent airport. 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