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MIAL issued a statement on Thursday rejecting IATA’s claims of zero consultation and pressure tactics on airlines to push traffic to Navi Mumbai
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FRANCIS MASCARENHAS
Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) is not pressurising airlines to shift operations to Navi Mumbai airport, it said on Thursday.
MIAL issued a statement on Thursday rejecting International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) claims of zero consultation and pressure tactics on airlines to push traffic to Navi Mumbai.
Last week, MIAL informed airlines about the suspension of freighter operations from August 15. Airlines from West Asia were also told about a cut in slots in winter citing infrastructure works such as taxiway construction and redevelopment of Terminal 1.
“We reject in the strongest terms IATA’s insinuation that MIAL or Adani Airports is using these operational adjustments to pressure airlines to shift to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is a nationally significant infrastructure project, envisioned in 1997 and under development since 2018. User consultations for NMIA’s master planning have been held since March 2018, with participation from airlines and IATA. Airlines have full autonomy over network planning, and there has been no attempt — either direct or indirect — to steer traffic from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai airports,” MIAL said in a statement.
Infra upgrade
The airport operator said, contrary to IATA’s claims, it has followed a transparent, consultative and regulator-driven process. These operational changes are part of a broader infrastructure upgrade initiative governed by the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India. MIAL has actively engaged with stakeholders at every stage of the process. The airport also said it respects international guidelines and is committed to maintain fair and equitable coordination with all stakeholders.
Published on May 1, 2025
This article first appeared on The Hindu Business Line
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