From mint · Prabhakar Jha · · 1m 20s
Mumbai Airport Shifts International Flights to Navi Mumbai
Mumbai airport operator MIAL asks airlines to submit relocation plans by November 3 for international flights to Navi Mumbai.
In brief
Mumbai airport operator MIAL asks airlines to submit relocation plans by November 3 for international flights to Navi Mumbai. MIAL requires airlines to submit plans by November 3 to shift some international flights to Navi Mumbai airport amid redevelopment plans. Originally reported by mint.
MIAL Requests Flight Relocation Plans
Mumbai airport operator MIAL has asked airlines to submit plans for shifting some international flights to Navi Mumbai International Airport by November 3.
Airlines Seek Extended Timeline
Several carriers want more time, with some seeking to defer relocation until October 2027 amid concerns over the transition and terminal redevelopment.
MIAL's Terminal Redevelopment Plan
MIAL plans to redevelop Terminal 1 with work starting next year and completion estimated by 2030 to free up capacity at Terminal 2 for domestic operations.
Airlines Announce Phased Shifts
Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, and Akasa Air have announced plans to progressively shift international flights to Navi Mumbai from December.
Airport Capacity Details
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport handles 55 million passengers annually with potential capacity rising to 65 mppa after redevelopment, while Navi Mumbai handles 20 million passengers initially.
Next Steps for Relocation
MIAL assured airlines that temporarily shifted international traffic of 5 million passengers per annum will be fully restored after Terminal 2 expansion completes.
The short version
MIAL requires airlines to submit plans by November 3 to shift some international flights to Navi Mumbai airport amid redevelopment plans.
