Adani defers plan to shift foreign airlines from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai
The Adani Group has deferred its plan to shift 30% of international flight slots from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai until the summer 2027 schedule. This decision follows government intervention and concerns raised by international airlines regarding operational disruptions.
Why it matters
The delay reflects the complexities of infrastructure transition in major aviation hubs and the influence of international regulatory bodies on local airport management.
The Adani Group has put on hold its plan to shift 30% of international flight slots at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Navi Mumbai International Airport , with no transfers planned for the upcoming winter schedule.
The proposed shift has been deferred to the summer schedule, which begins on March 28, 2027.
This was the outcome of a consultative meeting between the two sides today (October 13, 2026), after the Centre was forced to intervene in the standoff.
“They have assured the airline community of minimisation of disruption and have assured them of fully respecting historical slots allocations. They have further given a commitment not to disturb any slots for the winter schedule,” Adani Airports Holding Limited said in a press statement about a meeting with its Director, Jeet Adani and CEO Arun Bansal.
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