Page 9 - Indian Airports

Coronavirus outbreak: Airports start stringent screening to check spread

All thanks to several doctors on standby, the queues of fliers are manageable

Limiting liquor sale won't be in the right spirit, say private airports

The commerce ministry has recommended restricting the purchase of tax-free alcohol to one bottle at duty-free shops

Govt considers adding more teeth to aviation regulators ahead of ICAO audit

Centre moves to amend law; airlines, airports may face fines of up to Rs 1 crore

DGCA to conduct quarterly safety audits of airside operations at airports

The regulator has told the operators that it has developed a detailed checklist to benchmark safety standards for the operations on the airside

Govt turns down airlines' demand for alternative airports in major cities

Cost-benefit analysis and opposition from private airport developers primary reasons

Security check no more a hassle! Body scanners to be installed at airports

This technology could check spiralling security manpower costs

GI products to be sold at airports? Suresh Prabhu wants policy prepared

A Geographical Indication (GI) is primarily an agricultural, natural or a manufactured product (handicrafts and industrial goods) originating from a definite geographical territory

New milestone for Indian airports: Over 300 mn passengers handled in FY18

This was 16.5% higher than the figure in 2016-17, largely on the back of a spurt in domestic and international traffic

Airport capacity shortage a roadblock for overseas foray into India

Limited bilateral flying rights another challenge for airlines; Major airports like Delhi and Mumbai are choked with air traffic, restricting addition of new flights

35 airports don't have night landing facility: Government tells Lok Sabha

Airlines have to apply to the Airports Authority of India to facilitate night landing facility

Stamping, tagging of hand baggage to end in 7 major airports from April 1

CISF says, this will enhance passenger experience and provide hassle free security environment

Defer higher air navigation charges at Indian airports: IATA

Airports serving less than 12 lakh passengers annually are considered as non-major

Airports in India to soon have biometric security checks

A pilot project using the biometric system was launched at Hyderabad's international airport earlier

New aviation policy: Bengal to push for new airports at Malda, Coochbehar

The West Bengal government will, under the new Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) announced by the Union aviation ministry, seek to develop two new airports, at Malda and Coochbehar. These will be under a public-private partnership (PPP) model.

Govt clamps down on VIP hangers-on at airports, limits entry passes to one

As recently as October 2015, there was a security lapse in connection with such entry permits

Indian airports fly high in global rankings

The ranking is awarded on the basis of passengers' survey held at airports across the world