Airports In India

No decision yet on operators of airports owning airlines, says Naidu

Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu says the government is weighing the pros and cons of relaxing cross-ownership restrictions as it seeks to increase airline choices

Delhi airport jumps 11 spots to rank 28th among global megahubs in 2026

Delhi airport climbed from 39th in 2025 to 28th in OAG's global megahub rankings and entered the top 10 low-cost megahubs for the first time in 2026

India plans 100 new airports to connect smaller cities, remote regions

The Centre's 10-year airport expansion plan aims to take air connectivity beyond major cities, while addressing challenges that affected earlier UDAN routes

Delhi airport plans to raise annual passenger handling capacity to 125 mn

Delhi airport plans to increase its annual passenger handling capacity to 125 million from the current level of 106 million under the proposed ten-year master plan, according to a source. As part of the expansion under the master plan, DIAL also proposes to build Pier E at Terminal 3 (T3) with a capacity of 10 million by April 2030. For now, no decision has been firmed up on having Terminal 4 or building the Automatic Passenger Mover (APM). The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital is operated by the Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL). IGIA, also the country's biggest airport, has three terminals -- T1, T2 and T3 -- and international flight operations are only from T3. The source told PTI that the master plan for 10 years till 2036 will be finalised after consultations with the stakeholders. In the first phase, the proposal is to increase the annual passenger handling capacity to 116 million by April 2030. The capacity will be further raised to 12

Explained: What is 'hub-and-spoke' aviation model and why it matters now

The government has launched the first service under the hub-and-spoke model; here's how the system works and what it could mean for travellers from smaller cities

Airlines flag steep charges at Noida airport ahead of June 15 launch

IndiGo, Air India, and global airline body IATA have flagged high airport and user development charges proposed at Noida International Airport

Noida International Airport to start commercial flights from June 15

Noida International Airport to begin commercial operations from June 15, with IndiGo set to operate the first flight and other carriers expected to follow soon

Given operational risks, increase user development fees: Pvt airports

The government reduced landing and parking charges on April 8 to give relief to airlines that have been hit by rising fuel prices since the West Asia conflict began on February 28

Brands chase flyers as new airports open a runway to revenue for retail

Booming air travel and new airports turn terminals into retail hotspots, with brands betting big on premium, high-intent consumers in transit

Pune Airport runway restored, ops resume after IAF incident: MoS Mohol

Runway at Pune Airport was briefly shut after an aircraft of Indian Air Force made hard landing

AERA orders major airports to cut some charges by 25% in relief to airlines

The move to cut charges comes after IndiGo and Air India sought the rationalisation of some fees levied by airports

StatsGuru: Airports gather speed, but it's long runway ahead for many

Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat had the highest share of operational airports in 2025

Changi Airport Group seeking partners for Indian airport projects: Chairman

Changi Airport Group's Chairman Lim Ming Yan on Saturday said the group is closely monitoring opportunities for airport projects in India and emphasised the need for having local partners for a win-win situation. The group operates Singapore's Changi Airport, one of Asia's most connected international aviation hubs, which provides connectivity to around 170 cities worldwide. Noting that India is definitely a growth market, Lim Ming Yan said, "We monitor very closely, and we are watching in fact on how we could perhaps be involved with some of these airport projects...there are many ways in which you can get involved". India is one of the world's fastest-growing civil aviation markets, and the government plans to offer more airports to private players on a public-private partnership model. Changi Airport Group has investments in Durgapur Airport, West Bengal. Lim Ming Yan said Durgapur airport was doing very well and that the group has been able to add value to the airport despite

Bhogapuram airport conducts validation flight ahead of June launch

GMR Group Business Chairman (Airports) G B S Raju said the Bhogapuram airport reflected the group's long-standing focus on building large-scale aviation assets

Customs officers to wear body cameras at Red Channels at intl airports

CBIC has made body-worn cameras mandatory for customs officers at airport Red Channels to boost transparency, protect officers, and improve passenger experience in line with global practices

Customs issues alert as fraudsters pose as officials at Bengaluru airport

The Customs department at the Kempegowda International Airport on Friday issued a high alert for the public after detecting a fraud racket in which impostors posing as Customs officials are cheating people and extorting money from them. According to the Customs, fraudsters are targeting innocent citizens, particularly those from the economically weaker sections, by exploiting their fear and urgency through phone calls, social media and messaging platforms. The scammers falsely claim that a passenger arriving from abroad has been detained by Customs and demand immediate payment to resolve the issue. Warning the public against falling prey to such tactics, the Customs commissioner said, Customs officials never contact people via phone, WhatsApp, or social media to demand payments of fines or penalties. Moreover, we do not accept money into personal bank accounts. All official payments to the government are made only through authorised counters or online portals with proper ...

Bhopal, Khajuraho airports top AAI's customer satisfaction survey

Airports in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal and Khajuraho have received top scores in the Airports Authority of India's (AAI) pan-India customer satisfaction survey, an official said on Friday. The survey report is based on the feedback collected from 58 out of 62 airports across the country, the official said. In the first round of the survey, conducted between January and June, airports at Bhopal, Khajuraho and Udaipur in Rajasthan topped the chart by securing a perfect score in terms of customer satisfaction. Round 2 of the survey was conducted between June and December, during which airports in Bhopal, Khajuraho and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in neighbouring Maharashtra scored 4.99 points out of 5. Four airports Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Bhavnagar (Gujarat), Tezpur (Assam) and Kalaburgi (Karnataka) were not included in the survey due to the non-availability of flights. Assam's Rupasi airport stood at the bottom, scoring just 3 points out of five. The airport in Khajuraho a place k

Navi Mumbai airport to provide free Wi-Fi, digital passenger services

Adani Group's Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd (NMIAL) will deploy a digital-first passenger communication system anchored by free high-speed Wi-Fi when the airport begins commercial operations on December 25. Passengers connecting to the airport's Wi-Fi network will receive real-time updates through the Adani OneApp, which will function as a virtual assistant, guiding travellers across key touchpoints at the terminal, sources said. The Wi-Fi-enabled app will deliver flight status alerts, boarding gate information, schedules and other operational notifications directly to passengers' mobile phones. The initiative aims to reduce reliance on physical information counters and static display boards while providing personalised, timely updates. Adani OneApp will also offer information on food and beverage outlets, retail stores, lounges and other terminal facilities, allowing passengers to better plan their time at the airport. NMIAL will provide free Wi-Fi speeds of up to 10 Mbps

Adani's airport unit plans $11 bn investment, seeks partner ahead of IPO

Adani Airport Holdings currently operates seven airports, including those in Mumbai and Ahmedabad, and is now targeting 11 more airports slated for privatisation, Jeet Adani said

Airport operators likely to seek compensation from IndiGo for biz loss

As many as 1,149 flights cancelled between Dec 3 and 8 at Delhi airport. On Dec 5, all 464 flights from the airport cancelled