Mumbai airport logs highest single-day footfall since onset of Covid-19 pandemic
2 years, 3 months ago

Mumbai airport logs highest single-day footfall since onset of Covid-19 pandemic

Hindustan Times  

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, one of the busiest single runway facilities in the world, had a footfall of 130,374 passengers over 24 hours on September 17, the highest since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Of the passengers who passed through CSMIA on Saturday, around 95,080 travelled via Terminal 2, while around 35,294 transited through Terminal 1, accessing 839 flights. IndiGo, Vistara and GoFirst airlines handled the highest passenger traffic on domestic routes, while Air India, IndiGo and Emirates were among the top airlines handling international traffic. According to rating agency ICRA Ltd, domestic traffic rose to 5 per cent to total 1.02 crore passengers in August 2022, indicating that the civil aviation industry in India is on the path to recovery.

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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 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 …

Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport passenger traffic up 7% year-on-year in Q1 FY2025
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport passenger traffic up 7% year-on-year in Q1 FY2025

Live Mint  

Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport recorded a notable increase in passenger traffic, welcoming over 13.4 million travellers in the first quarter of the financial year 2025. According to Mumbai International Airport Limited, which manages CSMIA, approximately 3.7 million passengers travelled internationally, while 9.7 million took domestic flights during this period, as per the report. Additionally, CSMIA handled 59,775 domestic …

Maharashtra CM Shinde Announces Third Airport in Mumbai Metropolitan Region
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Maharashtra CM Shinde Announces Third Airport in Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: After Mumbai and the upcoming Navi Mumbai airports, Maharashtra will soon have another airport at Palghar in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday told the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha on Friday that looking at the rising air traffic need, the state government is exploring the possibility of constructing the airport at Palghar. The airport will serve …

Mumbai’s CSM international airport records 9% growth in passenger traffic
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mumbai’s CSM international airport records 9% growth in passenger traffic

The Hindu  

Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport maintained robust growth in passenger traffic in April 2024, airport officials said on Saturday. The airport’s consistent growth in both domestic and international passenger numbers cement its leading position in the country’s aviation sector, the officials said. The airport witnessed 26,870 air traffic movements, including 19,892 domestic and 6,978 international ATMs in April 2024, …

In 2023, domestic aviation soared due to religion and tourism
11 months, 1 week ago

In 2023, domestic aviation soared due to religion and tourism

Hindustan Times  

The year 2023 saw the highest ever domestic traffic being recorded in India. Amongst the top 10 airports in the country by domestic footfalls, Kolkata, Chennai and Goa-Dabolim reported numbers which are lower than 2019, while the other seven airports saw an increase in traffic. While Goa-Dabolim saw a drop in passengers, coupled with the newly inaugurated Manohar Parrikkar International …

Over 1,032 air traffic movements at Mumbai airport over Diwali weekend; sets new record
1 year, 1 month ago

Over 1,032 air traffic movements at Mumbai airport over Diwali weekend; sets new record

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport soared to new heights over the Diwali weekend, witnessing a substantial surge in passenger traffic. On November 11, CSMIA also achieved a new single-day record by handling 1,032 Air Traffic Movements. According to officials, CSMIA played host to a total of 2,894 ATMs during the Diwali weekend, comprising 2,137 domestic flights and 757 international …

Mumbai airport expands flight operations, introduces new international routes
1 year, 2 months ago

Mumbai airport expands flight operations, introduces new international routes

Live Mint  

A total of 975 flights to fly out of Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport daily offering connectivity to 115 different destinations this winter. The Airport is expanding flight operations in several new routes An official release said, "The winter schedule will witness new destinations offering more than 975 daily flight movements experiencing around an 8 per cent increase vis-a-vis …

Mumbai airport resumes flight operations as runways open after 6 hours
1 year, 2 months ago

Mumbai airport resumes flight operations as runways open after 6 hours

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport resumed flight operations after they were temporarily suspended for post-monsoon maintenance work on Tuesday morning on two of its runways. As per a statement by the CSMIA, the flight operations were scheduled to be shut for six hours as the maintenance activities took place from 11am to 5pm. CSMIA spokesperson said in a statement, …

Runway of Mumbai airport to remain shut for six hours today, no flight operations
1 year, 2 months ago

Runway of Mumbai airport to remain shut for six hours today, no flight operations

India TV News  

Two runways of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport will remain temporarily closed on Tuesday. Post-monsoon maintenance work will be carried out on both the runways of the airport, due to which no flights will operate from 11 am to 5 pm on October 17. Flight operations will remain closed till evening “As a part of CSMIA's comprehensive post-monsoon runaway maintenance …

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 …

Mumbai airport recorded 44 million passenger traffic in previous fiscal
1 year, 8 months ago

Mumbai airport recorded 44 million passenger traffic in previous fiscal

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport has registered a strong passenger traffic of around 44 million in financial year 2022-23 and recorded a year-on-year growth of 105% in passenger movement as compared to financial year 2021-22, according to the data released on Friday. Moreover, the airport welcomed record seven new overseas passenger carriers like Air Arabia, Air Canada, Azerbaijan …

Metros power revival of domestic air traffic
1 year, 8 months ago

Metros power revival of domestic air traffic

Live Mint  

India’s top six airports are set to lead the domestic aviation sector’s comeback in 2023 after a long covid-19 lull. Airline Shifts Among airlines, between the summer of 2019 and summer of 2023, the biggest gain in seat capacity from metros is seen in Vistara and IndiGo. Metro Land Movement between these six metros—for example, Mumbai-Delhi or Delhi-Bengaluru—alone accounts for …

Two runways to be shut at CSMIA for maintenance on May 2
1 year, 9 months ago

Two runways to be shut at CSMIA for maintenance on May 2

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: As part of the Mumbai airport’s monsoon contingency plan, two runways – 09/27 and 14/32 – will remain temporarily non-operational from 11am to 5pm on May 2, 2023, for maintenance and repair work. HT Image “As one of the world’s busiest single runway airports, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport witnesses nearly 900 flight movements each day. The yearly practice …

Mumbai airport records 8.44 million passenger movements in Jan, Fab
1 year, 9 months ago

Mumbai airport records 8.44 million passenger movements in Jan, Fab

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: With more routes and airports opening up, seven airports run by Adani Group have reported an increase of 92% in domestic and 133% in international travellers. “Being the second busiest airport in the country, Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport recorded passenger movement of nearly 8.44 million travellers in January and February this year. The airport witnessed nearly 2.22 …

New facility at Mumbai airport to save time for passengers with domestic connecting flights
1 year, 10 months ago

New facility at Mumbai airport to save time for passengers with domestic connecting flights

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport has introduced a new facility that will allow ease in the transfer of passengers with connecting domestic flights from Terminal. “This transfer area will considerably cut down the minimum connection time for transfer passengers and crew members, thereby enabling passengers with a shorter time gap between connecting flights.” Besides, it will add flexibility to …

COVID-19 | Mumbai airport sets up testing facility for international passengers
2 years ago

COVID-19 | Mumbai airport sets up testing facility for international passengers

The Hindu  

For International passengers arriving in Mumbai by air, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, abiding by the latest guidelines issued by MoH&FW and in the wake of current COVID-19 situation, has put together measures to curb the spread of the virus. “Basis the latest guidelines brought into effect from December 24th, two percent of all International passengers arriving at CSMIA …

After a lull, Tirupati Airport sees more traffic
2 years, 9 months ago

After a lull, Tirupati Airport sees more traffic

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: When the Covid-19 pandemic hit two years ago, Tirupati Airport ended up being the worst hit in Andhra Pradesh, as passenger traffic came down to 57.8 per cent followed by 52.4 per cent in FY 2020–21. Between April-February 2022, domestic passenger footfall and aircraft movement at Tirupati Airport grew 89.8 percent and 94.3 percent, respectively, according to the traffic …

Fewer international passengers test positive
2 years, 9 months ago

Fewer international passengers test positive

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai Data from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation shows a decline in the number of international passengers testing positive for Covid at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. However, with the resumption of all international flights after two years and a large-scale outbreak of Covid infections in some countries, city doctors have recommended continuation of stringent surveillance of international passengers at the …

Mumbai Airport to Handle Over 1,000 Aircraft Daily Once Int'l Flight Services Normalise: ATC Guild
2 years, 10 months ago

Mumbai Airport to Handle Over 1,000 Aircraft Daily Once Int'l Flight Services Normalise: ATC Guild

News 18  

Mumbai airport is expected to handle more than 1,000 aircraft movements per day once regular international flight services resume, according to the ATC Guild. Currently, the traffic at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport — the country's second-largest airport — remains around 25 per cent lower compared to the pre-COVID period. Saifullah, Regional Secretary of the ATC Guild, on Tuesday said …

Mumbai International Airport Announces Winter Schedule With an Average of 660 Flights
3 years, 1 month ago

Mumbai International Airport Announces Winter Schedule With an Average of 660 Flights

News 18  

With the travel witnessing a steady revival across the globe, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport continues to provide uninterrupted connectivity in the winter months. CSMIA has placed an average of 660 daily flight movements operational across domestic destinations. With a planned average of 660 daily flight movements, the arrival and departure movement have an equal distribution in terms of 330 …

Mumbai airport registers nearly four-fold growth in passenger traffic in August
3 years, 4 months ago

Mumbai airport registers nearly four-fold growth in passenger traffic in August

India TV News  

The onset of the festive season coupled with some countries easing visa and travel curbs helped Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to post a nearly four-fold growth in passenger traffic in August. Of this, the domestic passenger segment accounted for almost 90 per cent, while international was a little over 10 per cent, amid a ban on scheduled international …

Rising COVID-19 cases lead to dip in traffic at Chennai airport
3 years, 8 months ago

Rising COVID-19 cases lead to dip in traffic at Chennai airport

The Hindu  

With the rapid increase in the number of COVID-19 cases across the country, the number of travellers to the airport has dipped in the last few days. Officials of the Airports Authority of India said for the last few days, the number of passengers was only around 16,000, as against 18,000-20,000 earlier. Before the lockdown was implemented, Chennai airport used …

Mumbai International Airport Bags ACI Award for Best Airport in 40 Million Passenger Category
3 years, 10 months ago

Mumbai International Airport Bags ACI Award for Best Airport in 40 Million Passenger Category

News 18  

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airports has been awarded the Best Airport by Size and Region in the over 40 million passenger category by the Airport Council International, for the fourth consecutive year. Before the pandemic, CSMIA adopted several initiatives to enhance the self-reliance of the passengers through the introduction of technologies like Common Use Self-Service kiosks for passengers to check-in …

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad Crosses 30,000 Daily Footfall in November
4 years, 1 month ago

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad Crosses 30,000 Daily Footfall in November

News 18  

The daily passenger footfall at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has crossed 30,000 in November, a 10-fold increase since the re-commencement of domestic operations from May 25 after Covid-19 induced lockdown. As the passenger footfall grows steadily and confidence in air travel is rising, the worst has passed and the operations are normalising, airport operator GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd …

‘Soaring higher’: Passenger footfalls at Indian airports in single day rises to 2,88,401 as flights resume services
4 years, 3 months ago

‘Soaring higher’: Passenger footfalls at Indian airports in single day rises to 2,88,401 as flights resume services

Hindustan Times  

The total number of passengers flying in a single day has increased to 1,44,112, said Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri here on Saturday. Passenger footfalls at Indian airports in single day rises to 2,88,401 as flights resume Puri said the total number of passenger footfalls at all the airports across the country was 2,88,401 in a single day. …

International Flights to Remain Suspended Till 31 August
4 years, 5 months ago

International Flights to Remain Suspended Till 31 August

The Quint  

According to the statement, to allow gradual movement of passenger traffic during the Covid-19 situation, 'Transport Bubble' agreements have been signed with the US, France, and Germany. On its part, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai facilitated the movement of 21 flights between 22 July and 31 July under the bilateral Air Bubble agreements with the US, Germany …

Mumbai allows doubling of daily arrivals and departures to 50 flights each; local trains for essential duty staff baby steps towards normalcy
4 years, 6 months ago

Mumbai allows doubling of daily arrivals and departures to 50 flights each; local trains for essential duty staff baby steps towards normalcy

Firstpost  

As coronavirus cases continue to pile up with Maharashtra with the state reporting a total of 1,10,744 cases as of Tuesday, Mumbai is gradually opening up with the railways resuming suburban train services in Mumbai for ferrying essential staff from Monday. Not only local trains, but the city has also opened up its airports from Tuesday with AAI-GVK group operated …

Cancellations, confusion continue on Day 2 of domestic operations; 325 departures till 5 pm, flights remain suspended in Bengal
4 years, 7 months ago

Cancellations, confusion continue on Day 2 of domestic operations; 325 departures till 5 pm, flights remain suspended in Bengal

Firstpost  

Airports across the country handled 325 departures and 283 arrivals with 41,673 passengers till 5 pm on Tuesday even as flight cancellations continued with passengers facing difficulties New Delhi: Airports across the country handled 325 departures and 283 arrivals with 41,673 passengers till 5 pm on Tuesday even as flight cancellations continued with passengers facing difficulties. Our airports have handled …

47 flights operate to and from Mumbai amid cancellations, chaos over rules
4 years, 7 months ago

47 flights operate to and from Mumbai amid cancellations, chaos over rules

Hindustan Times  

After almost two months, commercial flight operations began in Mumbai on Monday morning, with the departure and arrival of 47 flights at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. HT Image Mumbai airport, which used to handle 950 flights daily, has been shut from March 25, except for evacuation and Covid-related cargo operations. As the flight was on time, I reached …

Mumbai rains: 30 flights cancelled, 118 delayed at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport for second day as city braces for heavy downpour
5 years, 4 months ago

Mumbai rains: 30 flights cancelled, 118 delayed at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport for second day as city braces for heavy downpour

Firstpost  

With local train services slowing down or coming to a standstill and traffic snarls on major roads in Mumbai on Wednesday, airline and airport staff were unable to reach the workplace, resulting in delays and cancellations on Wednesday and its spill-over effect continued on Thursday as well. Mumbai: Flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai were affected …

30 flights cancelled at Mumbai airport, 118 delayed
5 years, 4 months ago

30 flights cancelled at Mumbai airport, 118 delayed

India TV News  

Flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport here were affected for the second day with cancellation of 30 flights and another 118 getting delayed on Thursday. In a brief statement, Mumbai International Airport Airport Ltd said that "operations are normal". With local train services slowing down or coming to a standstill and traffic snarls on major roads, airline and …

Mumbai sees surge in air traffic, Delhi sees cancellations
5 years, 10 months ago

Mumbai sees surge in air traffic, Delhi sees cancellations

The Hindu  

Mumbai airport saw a surge of air traffic as domestic and international carriers were forced to take a detour due to airspace restriction over Pakistan, which was extended on Thursday. “New revised NOTAM issued on suspension of Pakistan airspace until 0800 EST on 1st March 2019 corresponding to 1300 PST,” Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority posted on Twitter. As airlines were …

No major flight delays at Mumbai airport on third day of 6-hour shutdown
5 years, 10 months ago

No major flight delays at Mumbai airport on third day of 6-hour shutdown

Hindustan Times  

There were no major flight delays on the third day of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport ’s six-hour shutdown. Of the total planned 230 flight cancellations on Tuesday, 33 were between Mumbai and Delhi, the country’s busiest air route. Out of the total planned 230 flight cancellations in the day, 33 were between Mumbai and Delhi, the country’s busiest …

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