Devendra Fadnavis Opposes Mumbai Airport Shift
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has rejected the plan by Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) to shift international flights to 14 destinations, including Doha, Dhaka, and Riyadh, from Mumbai airport to Navi Mumbai airport from next summer.
According to reports reports, Fadnavis has proposed a new plan to redevelop Terminal 1 (T1) of Mumbai airport. Under this plan, Terminal 1B will be built first, and then flights will be shifted to the new terminal. Once the flights are shifted, the old Terminal 1A will be demolished, and the new Terminal 1B will be operational.
Key Highlights:
- Mumbai airport operator MIAL plans to shift international flights to 14 destinations to Navi Mumbai airport.
- Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis opposes the plan and proposes redevelopment of Terminal 1 (T1).
- The redevelopment plan involves building Terminal 1B first, shifting flights, and then demolishing the old Terminal 1A.
Response from CM Fadnavis
CM Fadnavis has stated that the proposed plan by MIAL will cause inconvenience to passengers and affect the economy of the city.
However, the exact timeline and details of the redevelopment plan are yet to be announced.
Next Steps:
The Maharashtra government is expected to announce the details of the redevelopment plan soon. The plan is expected to be completed within the next 2-3 years.
Passengers are advised to keep an eye on the developments and plan their travel accordingly.