Soon, transit air travellers can skip immigration at connecting airports
The Indian Civil Aviation Ministry has launched a new transit facility allowing passengers to complete immigration at their origin airport. The service, piloted by Air India, aims to streamline travel and improve the competitiveness of Indian airports.
Why it matters
This policy change is intended to position Indian airports as major global transit hubs, reducing friction for international travelers.
Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu on Thursday (June 25, 2026) launched a facility for transit passengers to complete immigration formalities at their origin airport so that they can bypass the process at transit airports before proceeding to their final destination.
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