If you’re flying to or from Delhi soon, then you will be able to check out the newly expanded world-class Terminal 1 (T-1) of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. The terminal will be operational from August 17 and is part of the Phase 3A expansion project of the airport. The opening of T-1 will relieve the pressure on Terminals 2 and 3 of the airport and will enhance overall airport capacity as well. Read on to know more about it.
Delhi Airport’s New Terminal 1 To Open To Passengers From Aug 17
The new portion of Terminal 1 of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport will be open from August 17. The Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) announced that the newly expanded part will be operational from Saturday and will relieve the passenger pressure on Terminals 2 and 3.
On June 28, a portion of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 1 collapsed. Ever since then, T-1 of the Delhi Airport has been shut down and the passenger pressure on the other two terminals increased significantly. Now, with the opening of this new expanded T-1, overall airport capacity will be improved and so will the passenger experience.
As per a Hindustan Times report, SpiceJet will shift 13 of its flights to the new terminal from August 17. This will be followed by IndiGo transferring 34 flights from Terminals 2 and 3 starting September 2.
Smoother Travel Experience With Advanced Amenities & Technology
The state-of-the-art Terminal 1 of the Delhi Airport will not only boost the airport’s passenger capacity but will also provide a better travel experience. While talking to Hindustan Times, Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, CEO of DIAL, said that the new and expanded T-1 will have improved amenities and advanced technology for a better travel experience for the passengers.
DIAL has added a Mobile Check-in Service at this terminal that will allow passengers to bypass long queues at check-in counters. They have also introduced an Automated Tray Retrieval System (ATRS), Individual Carrier System (ICS), and Self Baggage Drop (SBD) kiosks, Hindustan Times reported. Besides that, there will also be an expanded Shop and dining area, a prayer room, a yoga zone, quiet spaces, and various other amenities for passengers’ comfort and convenience.
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So, are you excited to check out this new terminal at the Delhi Airport? Let us know in the comments!
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