Adani won’t let up on Navi Mumbai airport shift, sends second reminder to airlines

The Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) has once again reminded airlines of the proposed shift of flight operations to the new Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). This comes ahead of an October 28 meeting to finalize the transition plan. Airlines have requested the inclusion of Terminal 1 (T1) redevelopment and Terminal 2 (T2) capacity enhancement on the agenda.

MIAL, part of the Adani Group, currently manages Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA). The airport operator seeks discussions with airlines' network planning and commercial teams regarding the traffic relocation plan. MIAL has previously stated its intention to reduce the airport's annual passenger capacity by five million from March 2027, with airlines having the option to relocate some international operations to NMIA, temporarily suspend them, or delay until T1's refurbishment is complete.

The Mumbai Airlines Operators Committee (AOC) has requested a detailed presentation on the T1 refurbishment plan, including timeline, scope of work, and phasing of activities. The committee also seeks details on terminal capacities and the proposed requirement to add five million passengers annually to T2 by March 2027. The meeting aims to address operational implications and finalize a transition plan, adhering to the Ministry of Civil Aviation's 2013 slot allocation guidelines.