Chennai: Airports Authority of India (AAI) is likely to open the unused international arrival hall for international departures in the first week of April.
The terminal has not been in use since 2013, when the new steel and glass terminals were commissioned as part of the airport expansion work. As it could not be opened for arrival, AAI decided to convert it into a departure terminal early last year and also held meetings with airlines, customs, immigration, ground handling firm and other stakeholders.
A senior AAI official said that the terminal was ready for commissioning. The immigration counters are ready and baggage handling facility is in place. One more meeting will be held with the airlines in the coming week to decide the flights to be handled from the terminal.
"In the first week of April, we may be able to open the terminal for departures. This will help decongest the departure terminal and help the airport to add more flights," he added. Chennai airport has received a few requests from airlines like Al Nippon and Air Italy for starting new flights.
The airport will be able to handle around eight million international passengers a year as against the current 4 million when the new facility is opened for departures.
01/04/19 Times of India
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The terminal has not been in use since 2013, when the new steel and glass terminals were commissioned as part of the airport expansion work. As it could not be opened for arrival, AAI decided to convert it into a departure terminal early last year and also held meetings with airlines, customs, immigration, ground handling firm and other stakeholders.
A senior AAI official said that the terminal was ready for commissioning. The immigration counters are ready and baggage handling facility is in place. One more meeting will be held with the airlines in the coming week to decide the flights to be handled from the terminal.
"In the first week of April, we may be able to open the terminal for departures. This will help decongest the departure terminal and help the airport to add more flights," he added. Chennai airport has received a few requests from airlines like Al Nippon and Air Italy for starting new flights.
The airport will be able to handle around eight million international passengers a year as against the current 4 million when the new facility is opened for departures.
01/04/19 Times of India
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