Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) formerly known as Sahar International Airport is the one among the best International airports, the second busiest in the country and 47th busiest airport in the world. This Mumbai Airport also one of the charming airports with its newly done International T2 terminal connecting the world with India.
CSIA has five operating terminals and is sprawled over 750 hectares. It handles around 750 aircraft movement per day and also has a record in handling 51 movements in an hour which happened on 16.09.2014.
CSIA has two passenger terminals; T1 at Santacruz for domestic and T2 at Sahar for international.
Terminal T1 which is used for domestic flights has 3 adjacent structures A, B and C designated for different airlines and to ferry passengers from terminal to air crafts, several airlines operate BEST owned air conditioned Cerita buses.
Terminal T2 at Sahar is the new and iconic, India's first and most advanced vertical passenger terminal that sets apart in architecture, infrastructure and efficient operation. Its a confluence of rich heritage and modern amenities. Constructed by L&T, architectural design by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM), its been managed and operated by GVK led consortium. It is one of the kind infrastructural project in the world, unlike any other airport development projects.
The GVK Lounge here is world class and first ever common Luxury Lounge in the country unlike other airports having different business class lounge for different airlines. Offering distinct and most modern facilities like Concierge Services, Smoking Zone, F&B, Bar, Luxury Spa, Shower Area, Relaxation Area, Library and a Business Centre; it ultimately gives an amazing sense of peace and relaxation.
So far so good, this place boasts about a lot of this and most important of all is the appreciation by all who have experienced it. I am one among those who always wanna experience new and T2 is definitely on my wishlist. After all from what I have mentioned above is from whatever I have read or listened from people. Hope you all want to come and explore this new terminal too. Nonetheless, don't forget to click that selfie with the new ATC (Airport Traffic Control) tower at T1 "mind the traffic".
Mumbai Airport, where dreams take flight.
Mumbai Airport, where dreams take flight.
Have a happy trip to you.
Bon Voyage !!
P.S. Picture and info source - Google
Agreed! Well written. I think public private partnership has worked wonders in indian aviation infrastructure.
ReplyDeleteThats true! PPP model s wkg.. hoping for the best for India's future. Thank u :)
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