Mumbai which once reserved its place as the second busiest airport in the country after Delhi, had been taken over by Bengaluru. The plummet in daily flights and passengers in Mumbai airport was a consequence of the pandemic. However, the state authorities have now agreed to increase daily flights by about 50%. Currently, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) sees 100 day by day domestic arrivals and as many departures are allowed. This number is being elevated to 150 daily domestic arrivals and as many departures from this month. This takes the number to the 200 domestic arrivals-cum-departures.
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Airlines Have Added More Flights From Mumbai
The airlines have also added more flights from Mumbai to other cities. The long weekend recorded wholesome traveller numbers. October 2 noticed 1,76,601 domestic passengers and have been the best day-by-day passenger quantity since scheduled flights resumed on May 25. Only 30,000 passengers flew withing the country on Day 1. After Ram Mandir, Ayodhya To Get A “Lord Ram” International Airport By 2021.
Passenger Quantity Expected To Be Over 3-Lakh Daily By Diwali
Suppose the pandemic is well managed and states don’t reimpose restrictions. In that case, the aviation ministry expects domestic flights to return to the pre-Covid degree of over three lakh daily passengers between Diwali and the year-end. Did you know Delhi Airport has also made terminal 2 operational from this month to enable extra domestic flights? International Flight Operations To Begin At Kushinagar Airport By Diwali.
Recently Delhi and Mumbai airports made Covid testing facilities operational for arriving passengers worldwide so that a check report can enable them to take connecting domestic flights. Airport operators have requested the federal government to allow testing in opposition to a fee for any passenger.