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The Hindu
6 days ago
- The Hindu
Small IndiGo flights to now depart from Chennai airport's Terminal 4
If one is to fly by IndiGo to places such as Salem and Vijayawada from Chennai on Sunday, they will have to depart from Domestic Terminal 4 (T4). But when their flight from these cities lands in Chennai, they will disembark at Domestic Terminal 1 (T1). According to the Airports Authority of India (AAI), for nearly two months from June 1, the departure operations of ATR flights (small aircraft with 70-80 passenger capacity) of IndiGo (flight numbers 7000-7999) will be shifted to T4. This means, passengers flying to destinations such as Salem, Thoothukudi, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, Madurai, Tiruchi, Mysuru, Kadapa, Kurnool, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, and Kannur via IndiGo's ATR flights must board at T4. Arrivals still at T1 But passengers who arrive in these flights will still disembark at T1. When asked about the reason for the new arrangements, which would likely confuse flyers, officials said they had been made for the benefit of transit passengers. 'There are a significant number of passengers who arrive on these ATR flights and will have connecting flights by IndiGo to cities such as Delhi or Mumbai. For these, they will have to come to T1. IndiGo flies larger aircraft such as Code C, which are operated from T1, to these cities. To make it easy for such passengers, we have planned departures and arrivals at different terminals. As soon as the passengers arrive, they can complete the necessary security formalities and get ready for their next flight,' an official said. So far, at Chennai airport, IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air have been handling all departures and arrivals at T1, whereas Air India and Air India Express flights are being handled at T4. The recent changes are also to facilitate the strengthening of taxiway H. Following the upgrade, the taxiway will be able to handle Code E flights (wide-body flights such as B787, with huge passenger capacity). 'Since we are closing four bays at T1, some of the Code C flights (such as A320) will have remote boarding, with passengers needing to take a shuttle bus. This could cause congestion at the bus lounge. So, we decided to transfer the ATR flights of IndiGo to T4 temporarily,' the official added. Officials said that on Saturday, they would put up signage from the entry point all the way to T4. 'Passengers who are flying to these smaller airports must check their ticket and come to T4. We have been posting about this almost every day on social media. The airline has been asked to communicate the changes with the passengers,' he added.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hill International Appointed as PMO Leader for Athens International Airport's Airport Expansion Program
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. and ATHENS, Greece, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hill International, Inc., delivering the infrastructure of change, announced today that it has been selected by Athens International Airport S.P. (AIA) to lead the project management office (PMO) consortium, including AECOM and SALFO & Associates as partners, for the airport's ongoing Airport Expansion Program (AEP). One of the fastest growing airports in Europe, AIA's multi-billion-dollar AEP will increase its capacity. AEP's first phase, which is currently under implementation, has a planned capital expenditure greater than $1.28 billion and will increase AIA's capacity from 26 million annual passengers (MAP) to 40 MAP. It comprises new construction, renovations, and extensions in the Main Terminal Building (MTB) and Satellite Terminal Building (STB), and the respective apron areas. This includes works within landside and airside facilities in both intra- and extra-Schengen areas. The first phase of the AEP also includes a new apron on the North-West side of the airport with 32 Code C stands, two services bridges, and a Ramp Service Station (RSS), as well as a Multi-Story Car Park (MSP) that will accommodate more than 3,300 vehicles. The PMO scope includes program and project management, technical planning advisory services, design reviews, procurement management, cost management, construction management and supervision, logistics planning and management and related services. 'The expansion of Athens International Airport is a critical infrastructure project that will bolster Greece's tourism sector and the overall economy,' says Hill Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Europe Manolis Sigalas. 'Supported by our exceptional global Aviation practice, our PMO team combines international expertise in managing major airport capital programs together with distinctive operational capabilities we have in country. We share AIA's vision and objectives and will leverage this expertise to help deliver a truly transformative program that cements the airport's place as a prime transit hub, for the benefit of AIA and Greece's economy.' 'This prestigious PMO assignment highlights the strong reputation that our team has developed among infrastructure owners in Europe and Greece, as well as Hill's reputation within the global aviation market,' adds Hill Chief Executive Officer Raouf S. Ghali. 'Our firm looks forward to working with AIA to achieve their program objectives.' About Hill International Hill International, with more than 4,100 professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs. Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group at Hill International, Inc. Elizabeth J. Zipf, LEED AP BD+CSenior Vice President (215) 309-7707elizabethzipf@ in to access your portfolio
