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Aviation Ministry Intervenes in Mumbai Airport-Airlines Deadlock Over Flight Cuts
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CNBC TV18•05-10-2026, 12:26
Aviation Ministry Intervenes in Mumbai Airport-Airlines Deadlock Over Flight Cuts
- •The Civil Aviation Ministry has called a meeting for October 6 to address concerns regarding Mumbai airport's proposed reduction in international operations.
- •The deadlock stems from Adani Airports' plan to cut 265 international flights from Terminal 2 (T2) to accommodate domestic operations displaced by Terminal 1 (T1) redevelopment.
- •T1, currently handling domestic flights, is slated for partial redevelopment starting January 2027, necessitating the shift of 5 million domestic passengers to T2.
- •Mumbai airport has given airlines until October 6 to decide which flights to cancel, warning it will make the decision if airlines fail to comply.
- •Airlines, including IATA and FIA, have raised concerns over the T2 transition plan and sought government intervention.
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The Civil Aviation Ministry has called a meeting to discuss concerns over a planned reduction in Mumbai airport's international operations. This comes amid a deadlock between Adani Airports and airlines over cancelling 265 international flights from Terminal 2 to accommodate domestic passengers displaced by upcoming Terminal 1 redevelopment.
Mumbai airport's Terminal 1 is scheduled to begin its partial redevelopment and phased shutdown from January 2027.
Mumbai airport plans to use capacity at Terminal 2 to accommodate approximately 5 million domestic passengers who will be displaced from Terminal 1 during its redevelopment.
