Airlines resist forced move of international flights to Navi Mumbai
In short
Airlines are pushing back on a plan to move international flights from Mumbai Airport’s Terminal 2 to Navi Mumbai. The summary says IATA wants airlines to decide for themselves, while MIAL says work on Terminal 1 cannot wait.
This matters for airlines, airport operations and passengers using Mumbai. The reporting does not say when any move would happen or which carriers would be affected.
What the reporting says
Airlines pushed back against a forced shift of international flights from Mumbai Airport’s Terminal 2 to Navi Mumbai, according to a publisher summary. The reporting says IATA wants airlines to choose whether to move, while airport operator MIAL says Terminal 1 redevelopment cannot be delayed further. The timing of any transfer and any final decision were not stated.
Why it matters
Airlines are resisting a forced shift of international flights from Mumbai Airport’s Terminal 2 to Navi Mumbai, based on a publisher summary. IATA is said to want airlines to decide whether to move, while MIAL says Terminal 1 redevelopment cannot be delayed. The available reporting does not state a final timetable, which airlines are most affected, or whether the plan will proceed.