Archive · 7 Oct 2026
IATA Welcomes Pause on Mumbai Airport Capacity Reduction
Mumbai is preparing for changes to how its two airports handle flights.
The redevelopment of Terminal 1 at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport may affect how many flights can operate there.
The Civil Aviation Ministry has asked the airport operator to pause its proposed capacity reduction and talk with affected groups again.
IATA, an airline industry association, welcomed that decision.
It supports improving the existing airport and developing Navi Mumbai International Airport.
IATA says changes should be based on clear information and discussed with airlines before they happen.
It also says airlines need enough time to adjust their schedules.
The goal is to reduce disruption for passengers and keep the region connected.
IATA welcomed the Civil Aviation Ministry’s decision to defer a proposed capacity reduction during Terminal 1 redevelopment.
The ministry asked the airport operator to re-engage stakeholders before presenting a revised transition approach.
IATA supports modernizing Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and developing Navi Mumbai International Airport.
IATA says capacity changes should follow transparent assessments, airline consultation and adequate transition time.
The association called for MIAL and airlines to agree on a plan that protects operations, passengers and regional connectivity.
- Who
- IATA, the Ministry of Civil Aviation, MIAL and airlines operating at Mumbai Airport.
- What
- The ministry deferred a proposed capacity reduction linked to Terminal 1 redevelopment; IATA urged consultation on a revised transition plan.
- When
- The articles do not specify a date.
- Where
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, with the transition also involving Navi Mumbai International Airport.
- Why
- Terminal 1 redevelopment and the opening of Navi Mumbai International Airport are prompting changes to airport operations and capacity.
IATA and airline concerns
Capacity reduction proposal
How to manage Terminal 1 redevelopment
IATA and airline concerns
IATA says any significant capacity change should be assessed transparently, discussed with affected airlines and introduced with enough time to limit disruption.
Capacity reduction proposal
The airport operator had proposed a capacity reduction in connection with Terminal 1 redevelopment; the article does not give the operator’s rationale or response.
- Airport facing redevelopment
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSIA), including Terminal 1
- Proposed action
- A reduction in capacity at CSIA
- Ministry response
- The Ministry of Civil Aviation deferred the airport operator’s proposal and called for stakeholder re-engagement.
- IATA position
- Supports redevelopment and modernization, but says capacity changes need assessment and consultation.
- Other airport in transition
- Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA)
- Requested participants
- MIAL and airlines operating at Mumbai Airport
- Planning principles cited
- Transparent demand-capacity assessment, meaningful airline consultation and sufficient transition time