MIAL opens new departure section

Mumbai, October 20 2006: Mumbai International Airport Pvt. Ltd. (MIAL) today opened a new departure section at Terminal 1B of Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA). The first set of passengers to use the section were the 180 passengers boarding Indigo airlines flight 6E 402 to Baroda at 6.30 am. Spread over 10,000 sq. mtrs., the new departure section has a large holding area for passengers after security check and airline back-room offices.

The security hold area has been equipped with four x-ray machines and six gates for boarding. Designed with a high roof having two skylight zones, the holding area has spacious interiors with a seating capacity for 200 passengers. The area has facilities such as F&B outlets, long distance and local telephone call booths and separate toilets for men, women and physically challenged. A lounge will come up shortly at the mezzanine level to provide a variety of refreshments and a relaxed environment for passengers.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Sanjay Reddy, Managing Director, MIAL said: "Opening of the new departure area will help in reducing the waiting time for passengers for the security check and boarding procedures at Terminal 1B. In the coming days, we will add more facilities in this area to enhance passenger comfort."

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