Figure 2.6 Typical Holdroom of an airport (ACRP-25, 2010)
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FACTORS DETERMINING THE LOAD FACTOR OF HOLDROOMS
The industry has not been able to agree on standards for space devoted to holdrooms at the gate because it has various affecting factors. The design load factor at each airport depends on various aspects of design, geography, economy, LoS, etc.
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LoS WHAT IS LoS?
When evaluating and determining the overall airport performance, it is crucial to have a balanced view of the system from the perspective of different airport stakeholders and users. Therefore, IATA 1and ACI2 have joined forces to provide an objective and unbiased analysis of the Level of Service (LoS) at airport terminal facilities. The joint assessment will determine the best possible solutions to optimize the LoS for the whole airport community. The IATA (International Air Transport Association) produced LOS definitions that most people use(ACRP-25, 2010):
IATA- International Air Transport Association is a trade association of world’s airlines founder in 1945. IATA supports airline activity and helps formulate industry policy and standards 2ACI-Airports Council International is the global trade representative of the world's airport authorities. Established in 1991, ACI represents airports' interests with governments and international organizations, develops standards, policies and recommended practices for airports, and it provides information and training opportunities to raise the standards around the world. 1
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