CSMIA’S T1 Commences Domestic Operations

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) re-consolidated its domestic operations from Terminal 1 (T1). On Oct. 3, T1 resumed operations for passengers travelling on domestic routes. The terminal was expected to witness about 70 flight movements across 20 destinations on Day 1 of its revival and see a gradual rise in flight movements till Oct. 30. Routes will increase to 36 destinations from Oct. 31.

The resumption of services via T1 will help maintain passenger safety and ensure a seamless transit. The terminal will cater to all domestic flight operations of Go First, with the first flight departing at 05:50 hrs to Chennai from CSMIA, while the first flight will arrive at 07:20 hrs from Chennai. Besides, Air Asia India is set to resume its flight operations from Oct. 16. 

CSMIA has undertaken various steps and put in place standard operating procedures for the safety of its passengers, which includes enhanced touchpoints across the airport to enable seamless integrations. While sanitizers are placed at strategic locations, passenger baggage will be sanitized in the baggage make-up area, and wheelchairs & trolleys to be sanitized after every use. In addition to standard RT-PCR, the Express COVID testing facility has been made available in the domestic arrival hall and on the cityside, which provides the COVID result in less than 30 minutes post sample collection. This facility will be helpful for passengers requiring RT-PCR at the last minute.