Common terminal planned for AI, IA

New Delhi: Come 2008, the two state-owned carriers — Air India and Indian Airlines — will be operating out of a single airport terminal building in Delhi and Mumbai. Under the Master Plan that is being drafted by the new owners of Delhi and Mumbai airports, the two national carriers are expected to be given a separate terminal replete with upper class lounge, duty-free shops and the works.
"The proposal for a separate but common terminal block for the two national carriers has already been made to the new owners of Delhi and Mumbai airports. The Master Plan for both the airports is under preparation now and is expected to include this proposal," a senior government official said.
The common terminal, the official said, will feature upper class lounge, special duty free area and other facilities that will be available to all other airlines.
The final Master Plan is expected to submitted to the government within a few months.
29/09/06 Byas Anand/Times of India

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