Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport T1 to commence domestic operations on March 10

In recent developments, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai is all set to resume its Terminal 1 (T1) for domestic flight operations with effect from March 10.

Moreover, catering to five domestic carriers, the terminal will witness 102 flight movements across 27 destinations on day 1 of its revival. The resumption of services via T1 is touted to maintain social distancing measures, uphold passenger safety, and ensure a seamless transit amidst the pandemic.

After closing operations of Terminal 1 in March 2020 due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, CSMIA’s T1 will resume operations after almost a year with a total of 51 flights at departure and 51 at arrivals. The terminal will cater to all domestic flight operations of Go Air, Star Air, Air Asia and Trujet. Furthermore, select flights of IndiGo, with subset series 6E 5500 – 6E 5900, will operate to and from T1 while the rest will continue to operate from Terminal 2.

In addition, the airport will have 38 check-in counters operational across the five domestic carriers in a bid to avoid overcrowding. CSMIA has also placed 8 Common Use Self Service (CUSS) kiosks on the curbside of the terminal to enable passengers to complete their check-in process without direct interaction with airport personnel.

Meanwhile, passengers can use the kiosks to print their boarding pass and generate their baggage tag before proceeding for a security check. The airport will also be resuming its outlet and lounge services while adhering to all necessary safety and hygiene measures in order to offer the retail and F&B experience for the convenience of the passengers.

On the other hand, CSMIA’s T1 will host eight registration desks and six testing booths where passengers can opt to undergo the RT-PCR test for the coronavirus at the airport for a minimal cost of INR 850. Adhering to the protocols laid down by governmental and regulatory bodies, a dedicated room has also been identified for the isolation of any suspected symptomatic passenger before transferring them to the designated facility.