Ultimate Airport Dubai Season 3 Episode 4 Episode 4
- November 11, 2015
Season 3 of Ultimate Airport Dubai continues with Episode 4, taking viewers behind the scenes of one of the world's busiest airports. In this episode, we get an inside look at the challenging logistics of transporting millions of dollars' worth of horses to Dubai for the Dubai World Cup - the world’s richest horse race.
The show begins with the arrival of the first horse from Europe to Dubai. The team at Dubai International Airport's Equine Centre are in charge of ensuring the safe arrival of the horses, some of which have never flown before and can be unpredictable. The airport staff guides viewers through the entire process, from the horses being unloaded from the plane to their transportation to the Equine Centre for quarantine inspection.
As the other horses arrive, it becomes clear that there are concerns with some of them not meeting the strict guidelines for entry into Dubai. Airport staff work tirelessly to ensure that these issues are swiftly remedied, as the clock is ticking with the Dubai World Cup fast approaching.
The episode also takes us to the airport's Fire and Rescue Department, where we witness their daily training regimen. With over 1,000 personnel, the Dubai Fire and Rescue Department is responsible for emergency response across the airport. Their extensive training includes simulations of extreme scenarios such as airplane crashes, fires, and chemical spills. Viewers can see how the airport works to keep passengers safe, no matter what happens.
Later in the episode, we see the Efficient Fueling Team, whose job is to fill the planes with fuel ready for takeoff. With over half a million gallons of fuel consumed every day at Dubai International Airport, this is a team that must work quickly and precisely. The Fueling Team ensures that all planes are fully fueled and ready for departure on time, making sure that the airport operates smoothly around the clock.
In addition to the intricate operation of the horse transportation and the various airport teams at work, Episode 4 also delves into the constant software updates and hardware upgrading that keeps the airport running smoothly. The show provides an inside look at the airport's Digital Innovation Team, working behind the scenes to ensure that the software systems that run the airport are up to date and working correctly. The team works on constant updates, maintenance, and troubleshooting for the airport, as they work to improve and refine the running of the airport to continually strive for greater efficiency.
As the episode progresses, we see the chaos and drama that occurs when a passenger's luggage is misplaced, getting an idea of the challenges that the airport staff has to deal with daily. The airport's Baggage Services team tries to rectify the situation and return the misplaced luggage to its owner as quickly as possible, and the airport dispatch team rushes to ensure that the luggage is on the next flight to its final destination.
The show also provides glimpses of the daily tasks that the airport administration runs with regard to staff and passenger management. With over 90,000 people working at the airport and millions of passengers passing through every year, the airport's administration team must be agile and innovative. Viewers can also see the unique customer service hurdles that arise at the airport and observe how staff ensures that every passenger receives the best possible service.
Episode 4 of Ultimate Airport Dubai delivers an exciting and informative look at the expansive and intricate operation that makes Dubai International Airport one of the busiest in the world. With unique glimpses behind the scenes of the horse racing world, the inner workings of emergency response teams, and daily operations of the airport, viewers get an unparalleled look at how the transportation of people and goods works on an international level.