Mumbai Airport Plans to Move a Third of Terminal 2’s International Departures. Airlines Are Pushing Back

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Mumbai Airport plans to shift about a third of Terminal 2’s international departures to Terminal 1, citing safety considerations, while airlines are resisting the move. The change could also direct international traffic to Navi Mumbai, raising questions about the plan’s broader rationale.

The safety case for Terminal 1 is credible, but the plan also happens to give Navi Mumbai the international traffic it needs. Whether that's coincidence or design, airlines will keep asking.