Mumbai: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) witnessed the addition of new destinations and airlines to its roster between the period of June-September 2020. The airport introduced 33 new destinations, including 27 International and 06 domestic. This increase in connectivity and operations at CSMIA adds a major boost in connecting Mumbaikars to the world, during these uncertain times.

The inclusion of new destinations at the airport, through the Vande Bharat Mission and Air Bubble programmes initiated by the Government of India is a step ahead in welcoming the new normal and offering passengers direct routes to desired destinations.

CSMIA has witnessed a surge in travel to the Middle East with the region capturing 55% of the passenger traffic at the airport. This is closely followed by Europe, North America, Africa and Asia Pacific with shares of 26%, 11%, 6% and 2% respectively between June to September 2020.

Furthermore, during this period, the airport identified the various airlines catering to the highest number of passengers in each market. Air India catered to over 15,550 passengers through approximately 98 flights in the North American market as well as to over 21,110 passengers through an estimated 170 fights in Europe. Indigo airlines catered to approximately 26,070 passengers through over 330 fights to the Middle East. Air Tanzania catered to the African region by handling over 3,360 passengers through approximately 27 fights while Air India transported over 17,620 passengers through 153 fights in the Asia Pacific market.

Moreover, in the period of June-September 2020, CSMIA witnessed a total of over 7,150international ATMs with over 21 international airlines flying approximately 2,49,320 international passengers to 26 destinations. In the same period, the airport registered over 16,886 ATMs in domestic operations with over 15,55,700 passengers flying to 53 destinations across the country through 10 domestic airlines. CSMIA has also observed a rising growth in both international and domestic air travel during this period.

(News based on Press Release)