Shift to Navi Mumbai or stop flying to Mumbai: Adani Airports CEO tells foreign airlines
Adani Airport Holdings CEO Arun Bansal has warned international airlines that they must shift operations to the new Navi Mumbai International Airport or cease flying to Mumbai entirely. The directive follows planned redevelopment at the existing Mumbai airport, which necessitates a partial relocation of flight services.
Why it matters
This ultimatum highlights the significant operational and logistical challenges airlines face during major infrastructure transitions in high-traffic aviation hubs.
NEW DELHI Adani Airport Holdings CEO Arun Bansal on Tuesday (November 3, 2026) said international airlines unwilling to shift their operations to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) could stop flying to Mumbai. Also read | Adani Airport Holdings inks pact to raise $1 billion from investors for 5.54% stake https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/adani-airport-holdings-inks-pact-to-raise-1-billion-from-investors-for-554-stake/article71445544.ece The disagreement comes as Adani-owned Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) prepares to undertake redevelopment work at Terminal 1, necessitating the relocation of a portion of flight operations currently handled at Terminal 2 to Navi Mumbai. The proposed shift has faced resistance from international airlines, which have raised concerns over the lack of adequate consultation, the impact on passengers and the operational implications of splitting their Mumbai operations between two airports.
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