New airport terminal 3 undergoes first test run

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Source: CCTV.com | 01-06-2008 11:32

Terminal Three at Beijing Capital International Airport -- now the world's largest -- has undergone its first test run. The new terminal is scheduled to open its doors to passengers by the end of February.

Terminal Three at Beijing Capital International Airport -- now the world''s largest -- has undergone its first test run.

Check in, security check, boarding and luggage carousels every process in the new terminal is tested during the rehearsal. Over 600 volunteers and aviation staff take part in the test run. Both domestic and international flight are simulated. Although they are not real flights, most participants say they find the services in the new terminal satisfactory.

Zhang Juan, volunteer

Zhang Juan, volunteer, said, "My overall impression is that all the facilities are working well. It would be better if the direction signs are more clear."