Mumbai Airport Terminal 1B revamped

* New wing at Terminal 1B for domestic departure now operational
* Check-in counters doubled

BY A CORRESPONDENT
July 2, 2006

Mumbai International Airport Pvt. Ltd (MIAL) has opened a brand new section at Terminal 1B Departures, Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA), to passengers. The Terminal is operational from 28 June 2006. With a fresh look and feel, the modernised Terminal (Departure II) will provide better facilities to improve passenger management at the domestic terminal.

The opening of Departure II marks the partial opening of the new Terminal 1B. This new section facilitates Jetairways domestic departures from CSIA. Some of the other airlines will continue to have their check-in counters at their current locations at Terminal 1B with the exception of Indian, Go Air, Alliance and Kingfisher which operate out of the Terminal 1A.

“MIAL is glad to open the new section at Departures of Terminal 1B which is just the first step in making passenger travel from Mumbai airport easier, faster and a comfortable experience” says G V Krishna Reddy, Chairman MIAL.

With the opening of Departure II, Terminal 1B will have a total of 80 check-in counters, which will help decongest the existing check-in areas and reduce queuing time. Passengers will be greeted with a larger waiting area and an electronic flight information display.

The security hold area will continue to remain common for both the departure sections of Terminal 1B currently. The new security hold area along with the arrival area will also be opened shortly for greater passenger comfort.