Delhi's IGI gets new terminal for chartered flights

NEW DELHI: A new private jet terminal was made operational at IGI Airport on Thursday. The exclusive terminal for chartered flights launched by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) was inaugurated by Union civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri, who described the occasion as an important milestone.
The terminal can cater up to 150 private jet movements on a single day, including code C-type aircraft. Spread over 8 lakh square feet, it also has 57 parking bays for private planes.
“With this exclusive terminal, Delhi airport marks another milestone of setting up high-end infrastructure for passengers.The terminal has been built to support the movement and processing of passengers flying through chartered flights,” said a DIAL spokesperson.
The facility will offer car parking and a convenient access route towards the city, an official said. It also houses passenger lounges, retail and F&B sections, 24x7 concierge services, common processing area with customs and immigration and immediate access to private jet stands from the terminal, which can handle over 50 passengers every hour.
“India’s civil aviation sector is on a steady growth trajectory. It’s all set to emerge stronger in a post-Covid world as more routes are opening and the number of passengers is growing. We expect a bulk of pre-Covid domestic air passengers’ traffic to be back by Diwali. The new terminal is the need of the hour, which will significantly support this growth,” said Puri.
GBS Raju, business chairman, GMR Airports (India), said, “This exclusive terminal is a great addition to DIAL’s passenger experience. DIAL acknowledges the tremendous efforts put in by the construction teams to deliver this unique project, despite challenges.”
There will also be facilities for the crew members and staff, such as restroom and briefing area, in the new terminal. “Besides, it will have an access control system, Wi-Fi-enabled services, IT system integrated with the overall IGIA platform and perimeter security control system to provide a rich and personalised experience to the passengers,” an airport official added.