From The Economic Times · PTI · · 1m 10s
Mumbai Airport Shift Plan Delayed
Mumbai airport operator MIAL delays international flight shift to Navi Mumbai until March 2027 after airlines push for more time.
In brief
Mumbai airport operator MIAL delays international flight shift to Navi Mumbai until March 2027 after airlines push for more time. Mumbai airport operator MIAL delays international flight shift to Navi Mumbai until March 2027 after airlines push for more time. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
MIAL Requests Transition Plans
Mumbai International Airport Ltd requested airlines to submit transition plans by November 3.
Airlines Seek More Time
Over 35 airlines and Mumbai airport officials discussed shifting international flights to Navi Mumbai.
Initial Deadline Deferred
MIAL initially planned to shift international flights by October 25 but deferred to March 2027.
Phased Transition Agreement
Air India, IndiGo, and Akasa Air will begin shifting international flights to Navi Mumbai in December.
T1 Redevelopment Timeline
MIAL wants airlines to partially shift international flights to Navi Mumbai to use T2 space for domestic operations.
Capacity Expansion Plan
After T1 and T2 expansion, Mumbai airport will handle 65 million passengers annually.
Next Steps for Airlines
Airlines seek to complete relocation by next winter schedule starting October 2027.
Here's the gist
Mumbai airport operator MIAL delays international flight shift to Navi Mumbai until March 2027 after airlines push for more time.
