Bengaluru airport reverses controversial fee structure for vehicles entering premises after public backlash: Report
10 months 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 both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 of the airport, affecting a wide range of travellers and transport operators. The decision to rescind the fee restructuring may have been prompted by various factors, including public outcry, logistical challenges, or perhaps a reassessment of the economic implications involved, the report added.

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Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport wins global award for best arrivals. Details
4 days, 5 hours 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
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4 days, 9 hours 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 …

Bengaluru airport continues to outpace Chennai in international passenger traffic: Report
1 month 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 traffic alert: Traffic update for commuters heading to Kempegowda International Airport amid Aero India 2025
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Bengaluru Airport hits 40 million passengers, ranked 'Large Airport'
2 months, 1 week 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 taxi scam! How this ‘Uber-like’ service is scamming people at airport
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3 months ago

Bengaluru taxi scam! How this ‘Uber-like’ service is scamming people at airport

Live Mint  

A Bengaluru man has highlighted a “new scam” involving Bengaluru airport taxis. In a post on X, user mister_whistler wrote, “What an inventive new scam by Bengaluru airport taxi today. Guy waited for 5 mins if I get invoice bill link via sms. After I insisted, He took out pink slip book bill tore an empty bill and said Please …

‘Bengaluru must…’: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw joins the chorus to abolish toll plaza at airport road
3 months, 1 week ago

‘Bengaluru must…’: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw joins the chorus to abolish toll plaza at airport road

Hindustan Times  

Biocon Ltd executive chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw joined former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai in demanding the abolishment of the toll collection practice at Bengaluru airport. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw joined former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai in demanding the abolishment of the toll collection practice at Bengaluru airport. Here is what she said In an X post, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw said, “A justified demand to …

Bengaluru airport road toll records ₹308 crore revenue; Mohandas Pai questions 'unfair' charges
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3 months, 1 week 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's KIA surpasses Chennai and Kochi, becomes third busiest international airport in India: Report
3 months, 3 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, …

International traffic drives Bengaluru Airport growth
5 months, 3 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 …

Bengaluru airport records over 1 crore flyers in first quarter of this year's fiscal
7 months, 3 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 …

Bengaluru airport leads India in perishable exports for fourth consecutive year
8 months, 2 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 …

Bengaluru International Airport Withdraws Vehicle Entry Fee Amid Backlash: Report
10 months 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 …

Hours after imposing rule, Bengaluru airport revokes entry fee for private, commercial vehicles
10 months ago

Hours after imposing rule, Bengaluru airport revokes entry fee for private, commercial vehicles

India TV News  

Hours after imposing the new rule, the Bengaluru airport authorities revoked the new fee structure, hours after it was notified. As per the new fee structure, private and commercial vehicles were to pay a certain amount to enter the airport premises. As per the new law, Private vehicles would be required to pay a fee of up to Rs 150 …

Bengaluru user shocked by Uber’s exorbitant prices for short city trip!
1 year ago

Bengaluru user shocked by Uber’s exorbitant prices for short city trip!

Live Mint  

Bengaluru, known for its notorious traffic, has once again made headlines as an Uber user expressed shock at the exorbitant prices for a short trip within the city. The incident unfolded when a user named Rajesh Bhattad shared a screenshot on a microblogging site, revealing that Uber was showcasing prices nearly ₹2,000 for a ride from Kempegowda International Airport to …

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 …

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, …

₹4,000 Uber ride from Bengaluru! Transport dept takes action after viral tweet
1 year, 9 months ago

₹4,000 Uber ride from Bengaluru! Transport dept takes action after viral tweet

Live Mint  

After a screenshot of an expensive Uber trip from Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport to Electronic City went viral, Commissioner for Road Transport and Safety S N Siddaramappa has instructed the Regional Transport Office to issue a notice against the cab aggregator company. Siddaramappa told The Indian Express, “I am directing the RTO to issue a notice against the aggregator company …

User fee revised, hiked on Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway
1 year, 11 months ago

User fee revised, hiked on Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Commuters unhappy over the National Highways Authority of India decision to revise and hike the user fee on newly constructed Bengaluru-Mysuru Express barely a fortnight after the start collection of user fee. The collection of user fee on Bengaluru-Mysuru Express from Bengaluru to Nidaghatta section began on March 14 after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the upgraded Highway in …

Bangalore International Airport sees 71% spike in passenger traffic in 2022: Report
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Heading to Bengaluru airport on Friday? Avoid these roads as PM lands in town
2 years, 4 months ago

Heading to Bengaluru airport on Friday? Avoid these roads as PM lands in town

Hindustan Times  

If you plan to fly from the Bengaluru airport on Friday, and are worried about how to get there on time with Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying a visit to the state, these are the roads you need to avoid to stay away from his convoy and catch your flight. PM Modi's convoy will be passing through roads approaching Bengaluru's …

Ola, Uber, Rapido autos 'illegal' in Bengaluru: Here's why their services will stop in three days
2 years, 5 months ago

Ola, Uber, Rapido autos 'illegal' in Bengaluru: Here's why their services will stop in three days

Firstpost  

The decision has been taken by the Karnataka transport department after several commuters registered complaints with them over Ola and Uber charging a minimum of Rs 100 even if the distance is below two kilometres Bengaluru: Karnataka transport department on Thursday, 6 October, issued notices to ride-hailing platform Ola’s parent company, ANI Technologies, along with Uber and Rapido, calling their …

Ola, Uber slapped with 292 cases in Bengaluru for charging excess fare: Report
2 years, 6 months ago

Ola, Uber slapped with 292 cases in Bengaluru for charging excess fare: Report

Hindustan Times  

Cab aggregators Ola, Uber and others have come under the radar of the Karnataka Transport Department officials after several complaints poured in from commuters in Bengaluru on high fares. Transport department officials in Karnataka have taken cab aggregators to task by booking them under 292 cases for charging excess fares. A report by The Hindu said the transport department has …

As photo of ₹20 ticket goes viral, Bengaluru commuters debate on Ola, Uber
2 years, 8 months ago

As photo of ₹20 ticket goes viral, Bengaluru commuters debate on Ola, Uber

Hindustan Times  

As more and more people shift to working from offices in Bengaluru, demand for the two biggest ride-hailing apps, Ola and Uber, is growing every day. Read: Why Ola, Uber cab drivers are refusing to switch on their ACs in Bengaluru The tweet set off a fresh debate on the viability of cab aggregators in traffic-stricken metros like Bengaluru, with …

Uber gets more expensive in Bengaluru, fare raised by 10%
2 years, 11 months ago

Uber gets more expensive in Bengaluru, fare raised by 10%

Hindustan Times  

Uber File Photo Uber confirmed that it had raised its fares in Bengaluru amid complaints by various customers about higher fares. Nitish Bhushan, head of central operations, Uber India and South Asia said: "We listen to feedback from drivers and understand that the current rise in fuel prices is causing concern. The price-rise in Bengaluru comes amid a two-day strike …

AERA hikes Bangalore airport charges; IATA opposes the move
10 years, 9 months ago

AERA hikes Bangalore airport charges; IATA opposes the move

Firstpost  

Airport tariff regulator AERA has fixed Rs 1,368 and Rs 342 per international and domestic passenger as user development fee and other charges for Bangalore’s Kempegowda airport but the airlines have opposed the “over 100 percent” hike in tariff. New Delhi: Airport tariff regulator AERA has fixed Rs 1,368 and Rs 342 per international and domestic passenger as user development …

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