North Section Of Mumbai Airport's Terminal 1B To Be Redeveloped, Some Flights To Be Shifted To Navi Mumbai
Mumbai International Airport is initiating the redevelopment of the North Section of Terminal 1B due to safety concerns, with some operations temporarily shifting to Navi Mumbai International Airport. The move aims to modernize aging infrastructure while minimizing passenger disruption.
Why it matters
Infrastructure upgrades in major hubs are critical for managing India's growing aviation sector and ensuring passenger safety.
In a major upgrade for Terminal 1 of Mumbai Airport, Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL)-operated Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) will begin redevelopment of the North Section of Terminal 1B. This is necessitated by safety concerns regarding the 60-year-old building and has prompted phased redevelopment of the said terminal, AAHL said.Of Mumbai airport's (IATA code - BOM) approximately 55 million passengers per annum (mppa), only around 5 mppa (about 9%) will be temporarily deoperationalised. To ensure continuity of operations and minimise inconvenience to passengers, AAHL has provided airlines with the option to temporarily relocate their operations to Navi Mumbai International Airport (IATA: NMI) at their discretion.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in