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Govt Asks Adani Airports and Airlines to Draft New Transition Plan for Mumbai Flights
- •The civil aviation ministry has advised Adani Airports to delay the proposed partial shifting of international flights from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai airport.
- •Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha chaired a meeting with airlines, AAHL, and other stakeholders to discuss the transition plan on Tuesday.
- •AAHL previously asked airlines to cut 33 percent of their international flights or discontinue them by October 25 to prepare for the Terminal 1 renovation at Mumbai airport.
- •Airlines and AAHL are scheduled to hold discussions on October 13, followed by a final decision meeting on October 20.
- •Terminal 1 redevelopment is set to begin in January 2027, aiming to boost its capacity from 15 million to 20 million passengers per annum.
Key Questions Answered
The civil aviation ministry suggested delaying the transition because Adani Airport Holdings proposed forcing airlines to cut 33 percent of their international flights or discontinue them by October 25, a proposal that faced opposition from carriers. The ministry wants Adani Airports and airlines to work together on a proper transition plan and submit a final solution for Major Development Plan approval.
Redevelopment work for Mumbai airport's Terminal 1 is scheduled to begin in January 2027, with the demolition of the north section of T1-B. This project will increase the terminal's capacity by 33 percent, raising it from 15 million to 20 million passengers per annum.
Airlines and Adani Airport Holdings Ltd are scheduled to hold discussions on October 13 to discuss the transition plan, followed by another meeting on October 20 to decide on the final contours of the shift.
