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Civil Aviation Ministry to Address Mumbai Airport Issues with Airlines on Oct 6
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News18•04-10-2026, 20:15
Civil Aviation Ministry to Address Mumbai Airport Issues with Airlines on Oct 6
- •The Civil Aviation Ministry will meet with airlines and Adani Airport representatives on October 6 to discuss the partial relocation of international flights from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai airport.
- •Airlines have been asked to halt one-third of international operations or move them to Navi Mumbai airport by October 25 due to Terminal 1 renovation starting in January 2027.
- •Airlines, including IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet, have expressed concerns about the move, despite Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) stating extensive consultations have occurred since 2020.
- •AAHL clarified that only about 9% of Mumbai airport's passenger traffic will be temporarily affected by the T1 redevelopment, which aims to increase capacity to 20 mppa.
- •The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has opposed the
- •forceful relocation
- •of international flights, advocating for market forces and airline choice.
Key Questions Answered
The Civil Aviation Ministry convened a meeting to discuss the proposed partial shifting of international flights from Mumbai airport to Navi Mumbai airport ahead of Mumbai airport's Terminal 1 renovation.
The redevelopment of Mumbai airport's Terminal 1 is set to begin in January 2027, which will increase its capacity by 33 per cent from 15 mppa to 20 mppa.
According to Adani Airport Holdings Ltd, 91 per cent of Mumbai airport's passenger traffic will remain unaffected by the demolition of the north section of Terminal 1 and subsequent relocation of partial operations.
