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Airlines seek Mumbai airport safety reports before flight-cut talks
Airlines have asked Mumbai airport to share independent reports about the structural safety of Terminal 1.
They also want details of the redevelopment plan, including its stages, schedule and the capacity of Terminals 1 and 2.
Mumbai International Airport Ltd has proposed cutting 265 international flights from October 26 because of planned work at Terminal 1.
The airlines say the proposed reduction, described as a 33 per cent cut, was not discussed or agreed with their committee.
The Civil Aviation Ministry has put the cuts on hold, and a meeting is scheduled for October 13 to discuss them.
The airport plans to begin redeveloping part of Terminal 1B in January 2027, saying the 60-year-old terminal needs repairs.
It says Navi Mumbai International Airport can offer an alternative for airlines while work proceeds.
Airlines have asked Mumbai airport for structural safety reports and redevelopment details before talks on cutting flights.
The dispute centres on a proposed 33 per cent reduction, or 265 international flights, from October 26.
The Civil Aviation Ministry has put the proposed reduction on hold pending an October 13 meeting.
Mumbai International Airport Ltd says Terminal 1 needs repairs and that its redevelopment plan and timelines remain unchanged.
The airport says Navi Mumbai International Airport can provide an alternative for airlines during Terminal 1 work.
- Who
- The Airline Operators Committee and affected airlines have asked Mumbai International Airport Ltd for information.
- What
- Airlines want safety reports and redevelopment details before talks on a proposed 33 per cent flight reduction.
- When
- The meeting is scheduled for October 13, ahead of the proposed cuts from October 26.
- Where
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, particularly Terminal 1.
- Why
- Airlines want to review the safety concerns and understand the redevelopment plan, capacity and basis for the proposed cuts.
Airline Operators Committee and affected airlines
Mumbai International Airport Ltd
Proposed flight reduction
Airline Operators Committee and affected airlines
The AOC says the proposed 33 per cent reduction was not discussed with or agreed by it or the affected airlines.
Mumbai International Airport Ltd
MIAL proposed reducing 265 international flights from October 26 because of planned Terminal 1 redevelopment and safety concerns.
Safety evidence
Airline Operators Committee and affected airlines
The AOC wants to review independent consultant reports supporting the safety concerns.
Mumbai International Airport Ltd
MIAL says Terminal 1 is 60 years old, needs repairs and has long raised safety concerns.
Redevelopment and alternatives
Airline Operators Committee and affected airlines
The AOC wants the scope, phased execution plan, firm timelines and terminal capacity figures.
Mumbai International Airport Ltd
MIAL says its development programme and timelines remain unchanged and that airlines can temporarily relocate operations to Navi Mumbai.
MIAL says it held a stakeholder meeting, but a number of airline partners did not participate.
MIAL proposed reducing 265 international flights from October 26, citing planned Terminal 1 redevelopment and safety concerns.
Airlines asked MIAL for structural safety reports and redevelopment details ahead of further talks.
A meeting is scheduled to firm up the flight reduction.
The proposed flight reduction was due to take effect, but the Civil Aviation Ministry put it on hold.
- Proposed reduction
- 265 international flights, or 33 per cent
- Scheduled meeting
- October 13
- Proposed start of cuts
- October 26
- Terminal redevelopment
- A portion of Terminal 1B is planned for redevelopment from January 2027
- Terminal age
- 60 years
- Alternative airport
- Navi Mumbai International Airport
What people are saying
The AOC would like to review independent consultant reports that established such concerns.
The proposed 33 per cent reduction (of flights) has not be discussed with or agreed by the AOC committee or the affected AOC member airlines and is currently being proposed as an unilateral measure.
With Navi Mumbai International Airport now operational and capable of providing an alternative option for airlines and travellers, the planned closure and phased demolition of T1 can no longer be deferred.
Sources
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