Navigating the airport commute challenge in Bengaluru
1 year, 6 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, then boarded the free airport shuttle bus provided by the airport authorities for the onward journey to the airport. He said, “I wasn’t aware that the train would be delayed, and I assumed it would be the most convenient choice since I initially travelled by train from Mandya to Bengaluru, so thought of continuing by train.” The shuttle bus takes 20 minutes to reach the airport, which is a 3.5 km ride. Highway is the fastest The car ride from Kempe Gowda bus station in Majestic to Kempegowda International Airport, a distance of 33 km via Ballari Road, took 42 minutes.

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AAI team for feasibility study of locations for second international airport near Bengaluru
1 week ago

AAI team for feasibility study of locations for second international airport near Bengaluru

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: A multidisciplinary team from the Airports Authority of India will undertake a 3-days feasibility study of three locations proposed by the State Government for the construction of a second international airport near Bengaluru city. During their visit to undertake a feasibility study of the locations proposed for the second international airport, Patil said two locations on Kanakapura road and …

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport wins global award for best arrivals. Details
1 week, 4 days ago

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport wins global award for best arrivals. Details

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport has once again been recognized on the global stage, securing the Airports Council International’s Airport Service Quality Award for ‘Best Airport for Arrivals Globally’ in 2024. Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport got an award for ‘Best Airport for Arrivals Globally’ in 2024. The prestigious Prix Versailles, a Paris-based awards jury that honors outstanding architectural designs worldwide, had …

Bengaluru's Kempegowda airport named the ‘Best Airport for Arrivals Globally’ in 2024
Trending News
1 week, 4 days ago

Bengaluru's Kempegowda airport named the ‘Best Airport for Arrivals Globally’ in 2024

Hindustan Times  

The Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, has been awarded the ACI ASQ Award for 'Best Airport for Arrivals Globally' in 2024 for the third consecutive year. ACI World’s globally recognised Airport Service Quality programme presents the prestigious ACI ASQ Award, determined through direct passenger feedback, according to a press release issued by Bangalore International Airport Limited on Monday. The programme evaluates …

KIA holds its spot as third busiest airport for international passenger traffic
1 month, 1 week ago

KIA holds its spot as third busiest airport for international passenger traffic

The Hindu  

Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, has been the country’s third busiest airport for international passenger traffic for the third consecutive month. We are now the third busiest airport for the last three months from an international passenger perspective after Delhi and Mumbai,” Satyaki Raghunath, Chief Operating Officer, Bangalore International Airport Limited told The Hindu. We are averaging now over half a …

Bengaluru airport continues to outpace Chennai in international passenger traffic: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru airport continues to outpace Chennai in international passenger traffic: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport has consistently surpassed Chennai International Airport in handling international passengers since October 2024. While Chennai International Airport is managed by the AAI, Bengaluru’s airport is operated by a private entity, which experts believe has given it an edge in attracting international carriers. In October 2024 alone, Bengaluru’s international passenger traffic stood at 4.9 lakh, marking a …

Bengaluru to get train service connecting city to airport
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru to get train service connecting city to airport

Hindustan Times  

Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday announced that the Ministry of Railways would introduce a direct train service connecting Kempegowda International Airport with Bengaluru. Vaishnaw highlighted the airport’s current connectivity, which includes metro rail, road, and suburban railway systems, such as K-RIDE, managed by the Rail Infrastructure Development Company in Bengaluru. “Apart from Metro Rail, road, and K-RIDE, we are …

Aero India triggers jam, irks motorists in Bengaluru
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Aero India triggers jam, irks motorists in Bengaluru

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The fourth day of Aero India 2025 brought Bengaluru to a standstill, with a massive traffic jam on Ballari Road leading to Kempegowda International Airport, stranding thousands of vehicles for more than four kilometres. City traffic police issued advisories early in the day, urging motorists to avoid the stretch and use alternative routes due to bumper-to-bumper traffic. The traffic …

Bengaluru traffic alert: Traffic update for commuters heading to Kempegowda International Airport amid Aero India 2025
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru traffic alert: Traffic update for commuters heading to Kempegowda International Airport amid Aero India 2025

Live Mint  

Bengaluru traffic alert: Bengaluru Traffic Police issued a travel advisory on Thursday in the wake of Aero India 2025. Use alternate route via Hebbal -> Hennur -> Bagalur -> Airport South gate.” As per the advisory, commuters must avoid taking Bellary Road in addition to National Highway 44, while going to Bengaluru International Airport. Alternative routes Bengaluru Traffic Police advised …

Heavy Traffic Expected In Bengaluru Due To Aero India 2025, Airport Issues Advisory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Heavy Traffic Expected In Bengaluru Due To Aero India 2025, Airport Issues Advisory

ABP News  

Bengaluru Traffic Advisory: Anticipating heavy traffic congestion due to the ongoing Aero India show, the Kempegowda International Airport Authority has advised people to take alternative routes to reach the airport. The airport informed that heavy and slow-moving traffic is expected from Hebbal to the Airport between February 12-14 due to the ongoing Aero India Show. Travellers heading to the airport …

Bengaluru airport issues advisory for passengers due to Aero India Show, check alternate routes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru airport issues advisory for passengers due to Aero India Show, check alternate routes

India TV News  

Bengaluru traffic advisory: Expecting huge traffic jams due to the ongoing Aero India show, the Kempegowda International Airport Authority in Bengaluru issued advisory for air passengers and urged them to take alternative routes to reach the airport. In the advisory, the airport said that heavy and slow-moving traffic is expected from Hebbal to the Airport between February 12-14 due to …

Kempegowda Airport's USD 2 billion expansion plan to handle 100 million passengers approved
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kempegowda Airport's USD 2 billion expansion plan to handle 100 million passengers approved

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Kempegowda International Airport’s master plan, that aims to create infrastructure to handle an estimated 100 million passengers in the near future, was approved by its Board recently. Bangalore International Airport Limited quoted Chief Operating Officer Satyaki Raghunath as saying, “Our goal through the Master Plan update was to make sure we have enough infrastructure on the ground to deal …

Bengaluru to get second airport soon, three sites shortlisted: New airport to handle 100 million passengers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru to get second airport soon, three sites shortlisted: New airport to handle 100 million passengers

India TV News  

Bengaluru: Here comes a piece of good news for the air passengers of Bengaluru. The new will soon get a new international airport and in this regard, the Karnataka government has shortlisted three sites, even as Congress ministers lobby for their respective home districts. State Infrastructure Development Department Minister M B Patil had in June 2024 said that the government …

Bengaluru airport to halt flight operations for Aero India 2025 from Feb 5: Report
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru airport to halt flight operations for Aero India 2025 from Feb 5: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport is set to undergo temporary operational changes ahead of the highly anticipated Aero India 2025 Air Show, scheduled to take place at the Yelahanka Air Base. To ensure the safety of air traffic and prevent interference with the event's aircraft movements, certain flight schedules will be altered from February 5 to February 14, India Today reported. …

Aero India 2025: Flight Operations At Bengaluru Airport To Take A Hit — Full Schedule
2 months ago

Aero India 2025: Flight Operations At Bengaluru Airport To Take A Hit — Full Schedule

ABP News  

The 15th edition of Aero India 2025, scheduled to take place in Bengaluru, will lead to temporary disruptions in flight operations at Kempegowda International Airport, near Devanahalli. Detailed Schedule At Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, flight services will be halted between 9.00 AM - 12.00 PM and 2.00 PM - 5.00 PM from February 5 to 8. On February 13 …

Partial flight disruptions at Bengaluru airport from February 5 to 14 due to closure of air space for Aero India
2 months, 1 week ago

Partial flight disruptions at Bengaluru airport from February 5 to 14 due to closure of air space for Aero India

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Operation of commercial flights will be partially disrupted at Kempegowda International Airport from February 5 to February 14 due to the upcoming Aero India 2025 event in the City, said sources. The air space in Bengaluru airport will be shut down for a total of 47 hours during this period in the morning and afternoon with an average closure …

Flying to and from Bengaluru? Brace for major disruptions this February
2 months, 1 week ago

Flying to and from Bengaluru? Brace for major disruptions this February

Live Mint  

Bengaluru Airport, the third largest airport in the country, will face major disruptions this February as both its runways will remain closed ranging from three to six hours of the day during the biennial Aero India show which is being held at neighbouring Air Force Station, Yelahanka. Starting February 05, 2025, Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport will be closed for six …

Bengaluru Airport hits 40 million passengers, ranked 'Large Airport'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru Airport hits 40 million passengers, ranked 'Large Airport'

India Today  

Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport achieved a significant milestone in 2024 by surpassing 40 million passengers for the first time. With a total of 40.73 million travellers, KIA joined the global ‘Large Airport’ category, according to Airports Council International. On average, the airport saw 723 air traffic movements per day, peaking at 782 on October 17. Cargo operations at KIA also …

Bengaluru airport surpasses 40 million passengers, ranked ‘large airport’: Report
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru airport surpasses 40 million passengers, ranked ‘large airport’: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport reached a major milestone in 2024, surpassing 40 million passengers in a single year for the first time. With a total of 40.73 million travelers, the airport earned its place among the global ‘Large Airport’ category, as recognized by the Airports Council International. According to Indian Express report, the airport witnessed an impressive growth in passenger …

Bengaluru Airport is developing a massive business park near the airport
3 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru Airport is developing a massive business park near the airport

India Today  

Bengaluru Airport City Limited, a subsidiary of Bangalore International Airport Limited, has started building a large 2 million square foot Business Park. Bengaluru Airport City is being designed as a mixed-use area, with business parks, educational and healthcare districts, research and development hubs, as well as various entertainment and hospitality facilities. The development will also benefit from enhanced connectivity with …

Bengaluru airport road toll records ₹308 crore revenue; Mohandas Pai questions 'unfair' charges
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru airport road toll records ₹308 crore revenue; Mohandas Pai questions 'unfair' charges

Hindustan Times  

The Devanahalli toll plaza near Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport recorded a revenue of ₹308 crore in the financial year 2023-24, making it Karnataka’s highest-earning toll plaza. Former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai According to an Indian Express report, the plaza has generated a total of ₹1,577 crore over the past decade, driven by its prime location on NH 44, the main …

Bengaluru airport’s new tunnel to cut 30 minutes of travel time from Whitefield: All you need to know
4 months ago

Bengaluru airport’s new tunnel to cut 30 minutes of travel time from Whitefield: All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport is set to benefit from a new infrastructure project—the Eastern Connectivity Tunnel. According to The Indian Express, the move is part of the Bangalore International Airport Limited’s ₹16,500 crore expansion plan to support Bengaluru’s rapidly growing aviation sector. As reported by Indian Express, BIAL’s CEO, Hari Marar, highlighted that the tunnel’s design will improve overall traffic …

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

Uber keen on launching shuttle services in Bengaluru after Delhi, Kolkata and Hyderabad. What's stopping them?
4 months, 1 week ago

Uber keen on launching shuttle services in Bengaluru after Delhi, Kolkata and Hyderabad. What's stopping them?

Hindustan Times  

The cab aggregator Uber aims to launch bus shuttle services in Bengaluru to improve the mobility conditions in the tech capital. After launching the idea in Delhi, Kolkata and Hyderabad, Uber is now looking to enter Bengaluru with a similar idea of ferrying large numbers of people from one place to another. In an announcement, Uber said, “The mass-transit mobility …

Karnataka government speeds up Bengaluru’s second airport plans, narrows down two locations: Report
4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka government speeds up Bengaluru’s second airport plans, narrows down two locations: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government is pushing forward plans to establish Bengaluru's second international airport, aiming to finalize the location soon. The move comes amid growing criticism over delays and rising competition from Tamil Nadu’s proposed greenfield airport at Hosur, located just 35 km from Bengaluru, according to The Times of India. Adding another layer of complexity, Shivakumar’s proposal for a skydeck …

KSR Bengaluru railway station to mirror Kempegowda airport in ₹1,500-crore makeover: Report
4 months, 1 week ago

KSR Bengaluru railway station to mirror Kempegowda airport in ₹1,500-crore makeover: Report

Hindustan Times  

KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station is set to undergo a ₹1,500-crore makeover, designed to replicate the amenities and style of Kempegowda International Airport. Somanna emphasized the large 160-acre space available for development at the station, noting that the transformation will enhance passenger experience, similar to what one would expect at an international airport, the report added. Somanna also mentioned that …

Bengaluru becomes second-most preferred destination for domestic air passengers after New Delhi
4 months, 1 week 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, …

'India’s best airport terminal': Bengaluru airport’s T2 leaves Japanese traveller in awe, video goes viral. Watch
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'India’s best airport terminal': Bengaluru airport’s T2 leaves Japanese traveller in awe, video goes viral. Watch

Hindustan Times  

A Japanese travel vlogger, Kiki Chen, was blown away by the stunning Terminal 2 of Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport and shared her experience in a viral Instagram video. More about Terminal 2 In 2023, UNESCO’s Prix Versailles, a Paris based architectural awards jury, recognized the new terminal of Kempegowda International airport as one of the most beautiful airport terminals in …

eVTOL to Revolutionize Airport Travel in Bangalore: A Breakthrough in Urban Mobility
5 months, 1 week ago

eVTOL to Revolutionize Airport Travel in Bangalore: A Breakthrough in Urban Mobility

ABP News  

Bangaloreans will soon be able to reach the airport in just five minutes instead of 1.5 hours thanks to a new collaboration between Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) and Sarla Aviation. eVTOL technology will allow for a significant reduction in travel time, with the aim of easing traffic congestion and creating more efficient transportation systems in the city.

Work begins on flagship business park inside KIA
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Work begins on flagship business park inside KIA

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Work on the ambitious 2 million sqft business park inside the Kempegowda International Airport began on Monday. The Bengaluru Airport City Ltd, a subsidiary of airport operator Bangalore International Airport Ltd, is building the park with the aim of establishing Bengaluru as a hub for Global Capacity Centres. An official release said the airport city will host a network …

Bengaluru airport descends into chaos after IndiGo tech glitch. Internet compares it to ‘crowded supermarket'
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru airport descends into chaos after IndiGo tech glitch. Internet compares it to ‘crowded supermarket'

Hindustan Times  

Disruptions at the check-in and baggage drop facilities of IndiGo Airlines have thrown several airports into chaos, particularly Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. IndiGo Airlines faces chaos at Bengaluru airport due to a technical glitch, causing long delays. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} Passengers were quick to vent their frustrations on social media, sharing images of the overcrowded airport and …

International traffic drives Bengaluru Airport growth
6 months 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 …

Express Routes: Electronic city to Hebbal, Bengaluru
6 months ago

Express Routes: Electronic city to Hebbal, Bengaluru

New Indian Express  

There are various ways to get from Electronic City to Bengaluru's Hebbal neighborhood: Via Bus: The airport shuttle, known as BMTC Vayu Vajra KIA-8, operates around the clock and makes stops at Electronic City and several destinations along the Outer Ring Road before arriving at Kempegowda International Airport. Standard buses operated by BMTC: Along the route to Hebbal, there are …

When small towns take flight
6 months, 2 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 …

KIA connects to 100th city, targets 400L passengers this year
6 months, 3 weeks ago

KIA connects to 100th city, targets 400L passengers this year

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The IndiGo flight that departed from Kempegowda International Airport to Jabalpur airport in Madhya Pradesh on September 1, marked a unique milestone for Bengaluru airport -- it was the 100th passenger destination to be connected directly from Bengaluru. Starting its operations in May 2008, KIA now directly connects 72 domestic cities and 28 international ones. Bangalore International Airport Limited …

Passenger boom continues in Bengaluru airport
7 months 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 airport records over 1 crore flyers in first quarter of this year's fiscal
8 months 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 …

‘Kanakapura Road, Mysuru Road…’: Karnataka minister unveils potential areas for Bengaluru's 2nd airport; Check details
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Kanakapura Road, Mysuru Road…’: Karnataka minister unveils potential areas for Bengaluru's 2nd airport; Check details

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Minister for Infrastructure MB Patil on Wednesday announced that Bengaluru is poised to receive a second international airport to accommodate its burgeoning growth as a global city. Speaking at a press conference at Vidhana Soudha, Patil said the new airport will have the capacity to handle up to 100 million passengers annually, news agency ANI reported. READ | Bengaluru …

Meeting to decide on location for Bengaluru's second airport soon: Minister
8 months, 3 weeks 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
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

BACL scouts for design consultancy for Bengaluru Airport City streetscape and elevated walkway
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BACL scouts for design consultancy for Bengaluru Airport City streetscape and elevated walkway

The Hindu  

Bengaluru Airport City Limited has issued a request for proposal to procure the services of a design consultancy for Bengaluru Airport City streetscape and elevated walkway. “The BACL intends to procure services ‘Principal Design Consultancy for Bengaluru Airport City streetscape and elevated walkway’ from a suitably qualified and experienced company on the terms and conditions contained in this RFP. During …

Bengaluru to get second international airport, officials to work on feasibility
9 months, 1 week 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 …

Bengaluru airport to get elevated western cross-field taxiway
9 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru airport to get elevated western cross-field taxiway

The Hindu  

Bangalore International Airport Limited, which operates the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, plans to construct an elevated western cross-field taxiway. The western cross-field taxiway is expected to enhance operational efficiency and safety for aircraft taxiing between the two terminals and two runways of the airport. To enhance operational efficiency and safety for aircraft taxiing between terminals and runways, Western Crossfield …

How to book electric taxi at Bengaluru airport
9 months, 3 weeks ago

How to book electric taxi at Bengaluru airport

The Hindu  

The Kempegowda International Airport, on the occasion of World Environment Day, on Wednesday inaugurated a fleet of electric vehicle airport taxis, in collaboration with Refex eVeelz. “The introduction of our EV taxi fleet and the tree planting drive are significant strides towards reducing our carbon footprint and enhancing the green spaces within our airport,” BIAL managing director and CEO, Hari …

Bengaluru airport reverses controversial fee structure for vehicles entering premises after public backlash: Report
10 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru airport reverses controversial fee structure for vehicles entering premises after public backlash: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport recently caused a stir with its proposed fee restructuring, requiring private and commercial vehicles to shell out cash for accessing airport premises. This backtrack occurred mere hours after the initial announcement that travel to and from the airport would incur additional expenses starting from Monday. The intended implementation of this new fee structure was slated for …

Bengaluru International Airport Withdraws Vehicle Entry Fee Amid Backlash: Report
10 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru International Airport Withdraws Vehicle Entry Fee Amid Backlash: Report

ABP News  

The Bangalore International Airport Limited has reversed its decision to impose an entry fee for vehicles, following significant backlash from drivers and passengers, along with widespread online criticism. Cab drivers, in particular, were strongly against the entry fee and had planned a protest march from Begur Road to the airport's arrival pickup point on May 22, demanding the policy be …

Bengaluru, Hyderabad airports are buzzing thanks to small airlines
11 months ago

Bengaluru, Hyderabad airports are buzzing thanks to small airlines

Hindustan Times  

A shift in schedule typically starts with new flights, new stations and this summer has been no different. Top routes Mumbai - Delhi remains the top route in the country with 388 weekly frequencies while Delhi - Mumbai will see 383 weekly frequencies. Mumbai - Bengaluru - Mumbai comes in next with 251 weekly frequencies per week, followed by Delhi …

KIA Bengaluru recognised as best airport at arrivals globally
1 year 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 …

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International airport saw 37M footfalls in 2023. Details
1 year, 2 months ago

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International airport saw 37M footfalls in 2023. Details

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport has recorded 37.2 million footfalls in the year 2023, said BIAL in an announcement. According to BIAL, Bengaluru airport saw 35.3 per cent foot fall spike in 2023, when compared to 2022. On March 17, 2023, Bengaluru airport saw the highest air traffic movements with 748 ATMs that day. UNESCO’s Prix Versailles, a Paris based architectural …

Bengaluru airport's T2 gets this global award for its scenic beauty. Details
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengaluru airport's T2 gets this global award for its scenic beauty. Details

Hindustan Times  

The popularity of scenic Bengaluru airport’s terminal-2 has reached the global level. Prix Versailles, a Paris based architectural awards jury has recognized the new terminal of Kempegowda International airport as one of the most beautiful airport terminals in the world and gave the prestigious ‘Special Prize for an Interior’ to the airport. Details In an announcement, the management of Bengaluru …

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