Mumbai's T2 Off to a flying start

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Terminal 2, the new integrated terminal at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday. With this, Mumbai joined Delhi, Hyderabad and Bangalore that have modern integrated terminals. Spread over 4.3 million sq feet, the imposing glass and granite terminal, seen as the GVK Group's showpiece project, will enhance passenger amenities, reduce immigration and security-check delays, apart from offering wider shopping and dining options. The terminal will open for international passengers from February 12. The new terminal is also expected to give the Mumbai airport a revenue boost. In FY13, Mumbai International Airport Limited posted a revenue of Rs 1,478 crore and a net profit of Rs 155 crore.