Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) will operate all its domestic and international flights from its advanced terminal two with effect from April 21, 2021.
“In light of the latest developments in the ongoing pandemic situation, CSMIA has decided to re-consolidate all domestic passenger flights currently operating via Terminal 1. With effect from April 21, 2021, CSMIA will be conducting all international as well as domestic flight operations through its iconic advanced Terminal 2,” the airport authority mentioned in a statement.
All passengers of GoAir, Star Air, Air Asia, TruJet and IndiGo are requested to get in touch with the respective airlines for further queries.
“During these challenging times, CSMIA has been working closely with its stakeholders and relevant regulatory and government bodies to curb the spread of the virus. The airport is strictly adhering to all guidelines laid down by the Ministry of Civil Aviation as well as the Government of Maharashtra,” the airport authority said.
Experts say Mumbai airport is likely to suffer low passenger footfalls in the coming days amid the lockdown-like curbs imposed by the state government in an attempt to contain the rising number of Covid-19 cases in state. According to industry insiders, 40% business of the travel and aviation sector has been affected due to the night curfew imposed in the state.
Also, many states have made it mandatory for passengers arriving from Maharashtra, to have a negative RT-PCR report (not older than 72 hours before departure). With such guidelines, passengers will be discouraged to travel to and from Maharashtra, experts say.
CSMIA, which is the second busiest airport in the country recorded 50.91 lakh passengers in the January to March quarter of current year as compared to the October to December quarter of the previous year.
