Larnaca Airport offered new services to passengers with reduced mobility

Larnaca Airport offered new services to passengers with reduced mobility

Larnaka

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Hermes Airports introduced a “Changing Place” facility for disabled persons and their carers at Larnaka International Airport, which further upgrades the facilities and services it provides to disabled persons and people with reduced mobility. The “Changing Place” facility is located in the public area of the Arrivals Hall opposite the elevators and may be used by both arriving and departing disabled passengers that need it.


This room is a separate facility from regular rest rooms, as it is further equipped with a lifting hoist, a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench and shower, thus providing sanitary accommodation for disabled persons and their assistants, who will be able to use the toilet facilities, change clothes and wash themselves with safety and comfort.


The “Changing Place” facility at Larnaka International Airport is the first of its kind in Cyprus, and is part of Hermes Airports’ ongoing commitment to continuously upgrade the facilities and services it offers to disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility.


Note that in 2017, Larnaca Airport was recognized as the most accessible airport for people with disabilities in Europe, according to the ACI Europe.
The jury of ACI Europe, evaluated that the airport stands out for its remarkable accessible friendly initiatives, such as the use of the "Eagle lift" facilities for the embarkation and disembarkation of people with disabilities and mobility difficulties, the level of accessibility with regard to check-in machines and E-gates, as well as for other interesting additional features such as sockets for electric wheelchairs, free parking for 120 minutes, cooperation with senior travel groups and improved accessibility features on the airport website.
Larnaka airport also provides assistance to disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility for arrival, departure and transit.


All services of Larnaca airport for passengers with reduced mobility (PDF-file in English)