Mumbai Airport experienced significant disruption on Sunday with a total of 66 air traffic movements (ATMs) being cancelled, according to source-based information. The cancellations included 32 arrivals and 34 departures.
A total of 107 air traffic movements (ATMs) were cancelled at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday as the West Asia conflict continued to disrupt flight operations, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded, with many complaining about lack of facilities.
Currently, Terminal 2 handles approximately 270-280 air traffic movements daily, serving over 46,000 passengers, primarily from Akasa Air and IndiGo. These flights will be shifted to T1 starting April 15.
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According to a press release, the airport also accommodated 324,972 Air Traffic Movements (ATMs), recording a 12 per cent year-on-year growth rate compared to FY 2022-23 (290,387 ATMs).
According to a press release by CSMIA, while the numbers reflect an impressive recovery, it's essential to note the challenges and considerations associated with this achievement.
The festive period saw a surge in travel, and CSMIA managed a total of 516,562 passenger movements from November 11th to 13th. Among these, 354,541 passengers travelled on domestic routes, while 162,021 embarked on international journeys, Mumbai airport authorities said in a statement.