Dwell-time at airports may be reduced

New Delhi: A group of senior government officials will meet on August 16 to discuss how to prevent airports from becoming waiting halls for passengers and cargo.
The Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG), comprising officials from the Ministries of Civil Aviation, Home, Commerce and Finance, Customs and Immigration departments, Planning Commission and Airports Authority of India, has already recommended reduction in check-in time for international flights from three to two hours.
On the passenger side, the IMG has suggested increase in the number of counters for check-in, immigration, security and baggage conveyor belts, besides the use of Common User Terminal Equipment (CUTE), official sources said.
The second meeting on August 16 is likely to take stock of security aspects of the entire gamut of issues and seek the industry views, the sources said.
As per standards set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the dwell-time for passengers is 90 minutes for departure and 45 minutes for arrival.
12/08/07 Press Trust of India/NDTV.com

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Categories: Airports Aug 2007