Normalcy is a far fetched dream but in a bid to facilitate at least some services, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) is set to resume operations for domestic flights from Terminal 1 (T1) from the midnight of March 10, after almost a year. Under the development, five domestic airlines will resume operations while 102 flights will fly across 27 destinations on the first day of its resumption, said officials.
The revival of services from T1 will help maintain social distancing measures, uphold passenger safety and ensure a seamless transit, officials said. Meanwhile, the domestic terminal will also see a total of departures and 51 arrivals.
CSMIA spokesperson said, “The airport will have 38 check-in counters operational across the five domestic carriers to avoid crowding. We have also placed eight 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. Passengers can use the kiosks to print their boarding pass and generate their baggage tag before proceeding for security check.”
“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. Hand sanitisers have been strategically placed through the premise, and contactless payments will be encouraged,” the spokesperson added.
