KIA Bengaluru recognised as best airport at arrivals globally
10 months ago

KIA Bengaluru recognised as best airport at arrivals globally

The Hindu  

Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru has been recognised as the best airport at arrivals globally by the Airports Council International’s Airport Service Quality Awards 2023. KIA shares the best airport at arrivals globally honour with two other airports — Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, and the Zayed International Airport – Terminal A in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi have been recognised as the best airports with over 40 million passengers, in the Asia-Pacific region. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad has been recognised as the best airport in the 15 to 25 million passengers category in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Connecting the Northeast: Guwahati Airport launches new domestic, international routes to Malaysia, Singapore and more
1 week, 5 days ago

Connecting the Northeast: Guwahati Airport launches new domestic, international routes to Malaysia, Singapore and more

Hindustan Times  

Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati, managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of the globally diversified Adani Group, has seen a remarkable passenger growth in 2024. With a significant surge in domestic and international travel, the Airport successfully managed an impressive 6.26 million passengers including 3.09 million domestic passenger arrivals and 3.17 …

Bengaluru's KIA surpasses Chennai and Kochi, becomes third busiest international airport in India: Report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru's KIA surpasses Chennai and Kochi, becomes third busiest international airport in India: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport has secured the position of India’s third-busiest airport for international passenger traffic, surpassing Chennai and Kochi in October 2024, said a report in Money Control. Here is the data The Airports Authority of India’s data reportedly revealed that KIA handled 4.8 lakh international passengers in October, overtaking Chennai and Kochi. In September 2024, Bengaluru ranked fifth, …

Aviation growth continues unabated; Airports in Karnataka, Bengaluru boom
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Aviation growth continues unabated; Airports in Karnataka, Bengaluru boom

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Aviation figures continue to go skyward with airports across the country recording a 9.8% increase in growth last month compared to October 2023. International passengers continue to drive air traffic at Kempegowda International Airport with 4,89,871 flyers recorded last month, a 24.3% increase in growth compared to October 2023. Hubballi is up by 2.5% with 31,075 the monthly figure …

Airports authority of India nod for master plan to revamp HAL airport in Bengaluru
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Airports authority of India nod for master plan to revamp HAL airport in Bengaluru

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: City’s HAL airport is all set for a major revamp. A master plan is ready and has been approved by the chairman of the Airports Authority of India, according to sources. Now, an average of 12 small aircraft, including those used by defence forces, VIPs and VVIPs and private firms, use the HAL airport daily. A source told TNIE, …

Bengaluru becomes second-most preferred destination for domestic air passengers after New Delhi
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru becomes second-most preferred destination for domestic air passengers after New Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru has become the second-most preferred domestic destination for air travellers across the country after New Delhi, according to data revealed by travel aggregator Ixigo. Though Delhi tops the list of most preferred destinations for domestic air travellers, Bengaluru saw unprecedented growth in the number of arrivals at Kempegowda International Airport this year. Aloke Bajpai, the CEO of Ixigo group, …

International traffic drives Bengaluru Airport growth
3 months, 2 weeks ago

International traffic drives Bengaluru Airport growth

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, continues its upward growth with a 13.3% surge in patronage in August 2024 as compared to the corresponding period last year. The report reveals that airports across the country have recorded 3.26 crore flyers last month as compared to 3.04 crore in August 2023 marking an overall growth of 7.5%. International traffic continues to …

When small towns take flight
3 months, 4 weeks ago

When small towns take flight

The Hindu  

The licence to operate flights from Shivamogga Airport, issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, will expire on September 23 unless the Karnataka State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation renews it. A significant contributor to this traffic is Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, which handled nearly 33 lakh passengers and 21,465 flights in July. Hubballi: Potential unexplored Hubballi Airport, the …

Passenger boom continues in Bengaluru airport
4 months, 1 week ago

Passenger boom continues in Bengaluru airport

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: According to Airports Authority of India Kempegowda International Airport recorded a 9.2 per cent increase in footfall. Traffic data recorded a total of 32,91,960 international and domestic flyers last month as compared with 30,13,675 in July 2023. International traffic continues to drive the growth at KIA with 4,44,759 flying out of the country from Bengaluru, a 12.9 per cent …

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport first in Asia to receive ACI’s level five accreditation
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport first in Asia to receive ACI’s level five accreditation

Hindustan Times  

Kempegowda International Airport operated by Bangalore International Airport Limited has marked a significant milestone by becoming the first airport in Asia to receive Airports Council International's the highest Level five accreditation, officials said on Friday. "To offset its residual emissions, BLR Airport has procured Airports Council International approved carbon units from verified carbon removal projects. "We are delighted to be …

Bengaluru airport becomes first in Asia to receive Level 5 Accreditation of ACI
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru airport becomes first in Asia to receive Level 5 Accreditation of ACI

The Hindu  

Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru has become the first in Asia to receive Airports Council International’s highest Level 5 accreditation. According to BIAL, KIA has made a 95.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 Greenhouse Gas emissions, attaining the highest emission elimination by an Indian airport, achieved seven years ahead of the initial target of 2030. “We are delighted to …

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport wins seven awards at FAB conference in California: Report
5 months ago

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport wins seven awards at FAB conference in California: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport has yet again shined at an award ceremony, bagging several accolades in various categories. READ | Bengaluru airport’s 080 Lounge in Terminal 2 celebrates local heritage, art: Report A highlight of KIA's achievements was the recently launched 080 Domestic Lounge at the Terminal 2, which received the 'Airport Lounge of the Year' accolade. The BIAL's Chief …

Bengaluru airport records over 1 crore flyers in first quarter of this year's fiscal
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru airport records over 1 crore flyers in first quarter of this year's fiscal

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Kempegowda International Airport continues its robust passenger growth by recording 1.02 crore passengers from April to June this financial year. The Kempegowda International Airport has recorded 1,02,71,423 passengers in the first quarter versus 95,78,000 in April-June 2023-2024. Negative growth Mysuru airport has nosedived in patronage by -45.3% this quarter with just 23,475 flyers as against 42,936 during the …

Meeting to decide on location for Bengaluru's second airport soon: Minister
6 months ago

Meeting to decide on location for Bengaluru's second airport soon: Minister

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, A meeting will be convened soon to decide the location for the proposed second airport for the city, Karnataka Minister for Infrastructure M B Patil said on Sunday. HT Image Before making a final decision, the government would consider two main aspects: passenger load and connectivity to the existing Kempegowda International Airport, he said. The exclusivity clause with the …

Bengaluru airport leads India in perishable exports for fourth consecutive year
6 months ago

Bengaluru airport leads India in perishable exports for fourth consecutive year

Hindustan Times  

The Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru has reaffirmed its status as India's leading hub for perishable exports, marking its fourth consecutive year at the top. Bangalore International Airport Limited, the airport's operator, reported a substantial growth in perishable cargo handling, with a total of 63,188 metric tons processed during the 2023-24 financial year, reflecting an impressive 18 per cent increase …

Bengaluru to get second international airport, officials to work on feasibility
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru to get second international airport, officials to work on feasibility

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka minister for large and medium industries MB Patil said that the government is in plans to construct second international airport in Bengaluru. Bengaluru to get second airport, govt directs officials to work on it In an X post, MB Patil said, "New Airport plans on the horizon. The minister further said that the new airport will serve the needs …

Minister Patil asks for a feasibility report on second airport for Bengaluru
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Minister Patil asks for a feasibility report on second airport for Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Bengaluru may soon get another airport to accommodate the growth of the global city and the State government is in the process of preparing a feasibility report. Patil, Minister for Infrastructure Development, on Thursday held a discussion regarding the construction of a second airport for the city. Mr. Patil explained that the current airport was projected to reach its peak …

KIA bags Green Airports Recognition-2024 award
7 months, 2 weeks ago

KIA bags Green Airports Recognition-2024 award

The Hindu  

The Kempegowda International Airport has bagged the silver award in the Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East Green Airports Recognition 2024. According to ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East, airports were encouraged to submit their best practices in preserving biodiversity and utilising nature-based solutions on their premises, ranging from plantation for carbon reduction and social benefits, marine life conservation by …

Kempegowda International Airport named best regional airport in India and south Asia
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kempegowda International Airport named best regional airport in India and south Asia

The Hindu  

The Kempegowda International Airport has been awarded the Best Regional Airport in India and South Asia at the 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards. KIA’s Terminal 2 also secured second position as the World’s Best New Airport Terminal for terminals opened in the 18 months prior to the 2024 World Airport Awards. Slew of awards and honours BIAL said that this …

World's best airports: Singapore's Changi airport not at top position. Which are the Indian airports in the list?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

World's best airports: Singapore's Changi airport not at top position. Which are the Indian airports in the list?

Hindustan Times  

World's best airports: In the recent years, the world's best airport crown has either been taken by Doha’s Hamad International or Singapore Changi. This time 12-time winner Singapore lost the spot to Doha in the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2024 while Seoul Incheon bagged third place. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Badr Al Meer said, “This year HIA celebrates …

US blogger reviews Terminal 2 of the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, says 'this is a glimpse of India's…'
9 months, 4 weeks ago

US blogger reviews Terminal 2 of the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, says 'this is a glimpse of India's…'

Hindustan Times  

US blogger Karl Rock often takes to Instagram to share videos of his visits to different parts of the world, including India. He recently visited Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport to board an Air India flight. The Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru Terminal 2, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP, represents a cutting-edge addition to Bengaluru's aviation infrastructure," Karl Rock wrote. …

KIA becomes the busiest airport in Karnataka; Bidar handles the least number of passengers during FY 2022-23
1 year ago

KIA becomes the busiest airport in Karnataka; Bidar handles the least number of passengers during FY 2022-23

The Hindu  

While Kempegowda International Airport was the busiest airport in Karnataka handling 31.91 million passengers during the financial year 2022-23, Bidar airport handled the least number of passengers during the period. In top spots The top spot was occupied by Delhi and Mumbai airports followed by KIA which handled 28.12 million domestic passengers and 3.78 million international passengers. Among the State …

Navigating the airport commute challenge in Bengaluru
1 year, 4 months ago

Navigating the airport commute challenge in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

The third busiest in the country, Kempegowda International Airport — Bengaluru’s international airport — handled 31.91 million passengers in FY 2022-2023. At present, public transport to the airport is available in two options: the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporations’ airport AC bus service, and the railways’ MEMU trains. Along with the reporter and photojournalist, only ten passengers disembarked in the station, …

This Indian airport is among world’s best
1 year, 5 months ago

This Indian airport is among world’s best

Live Mint  

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai has achieved the fourth position in a readers' survey conducted by a US-based travel magazine to determine the favourite international airports. CSMIA is the sole Indian airport to be featured in the list of 'Travel + Leisure Readers' 10 Favorite International Airports of 2023 survey'. International airports in Asia and the Middle …

Bengaluru airport reports strong growth in passenger numbers in 2022-23
1 year, 8 months ago

Bengaluru airport reports strong growth in passenger numbers in 2022-23

Hindustan Times  

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru reported a 96 per cent growth in passenger numbers during 2022-23 compared to the previous financial year, with 31.91 million passengers travelling through the airport. The Kempegowda International Airport continues to be the number one airport for processing perishable cargo in India for the second consecutive year. It continues to be the number one airport for …

The world’s best airports for 2023, according to Skytrax
1 year, 9 months ago

The world’s best airports for 2023, according to Skytrax

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. CNN — A light-filled, green haven that brands itself as a “destination in itself,” Singapore’s Changi Airport has reclaimed its spot at the top of Skytrax’s annual ranking of the world’s best airports. Singapore Changi Airport previously topped Skytrax’s list for eight years running, but in 2021 and …

Bangalore International Airport sees 71% spike in passenger traffic in 2022: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

Bangalore International Airport sees 71% spike in passenger traffic in 2022: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Bangalore International Airport Limited, which is the operator of the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru's Devanahalli, has recorded a 71 per cent surge in its passenger traffic in 2022 as compared to 2021. Passenger traffic was at 27.5 million people in 2022, helped by increased domestic passenger volume, which recovered to pre-pandemic levels after the operator re-launched several key …

Bengaluru and Delhi Feature Among Top-Performing Global Airports of 2022, Here's Why
2 years ago

Bengaluru and Delhi Feature Among Top-Performing Global Airports of 2022, Here's Why

News 18  

The COVID-19 pandemic was particularly devastating for the aviation industry, which came to standstill for several months. Even prominent airports like New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and London’s Heathrow Airport suffered during the pandemic. The report has ranked Bengaluru’s Kempegwoda International Airport at the second spot in the best-performing airports in the last year. In 2022, Skytrax World …

Bengaluru’s Flight of Fancy Lands at Kempegowda Airport’s T2: Easy for Travel & On the Eyes Too
2 years, 2 months ago

Bengaluru’s Flight of Fancy Lands at Kempegowda Airport’s T2: Easy for Travel & On the Eyes Too

News 18  

From ease of travel to easy on the eye and nature, Terminal 2 of the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, is all about the experience. PM Modi also unveiled the 108-ft-tall statue of the city’s founder Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, which has been installed at the Kempegowda International Airport. AIRBUS A380 The …

Bengaluru, Hyderabad airports in top 5 fastest growing in world
5 years, 3 months ago

Bengaluru, Hyderabad airports in top 5 fastest growing in world

India TV News  

Hyderabad International airport and Bengaluru International airport have entered the list of top five fastest-growing airports in the world last year in the 'more than 15 million passengers per annum category,' according to Airports Council International, a trade association. Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru topped the chart with 29.1 per cent growth in passenger traffic over 2017 whereas Rajiv Gandhi …

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