Mumbai airport saw record-breaking 1,032 air traffic movements during Diwali
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By: Pune Pulse
November 16, 2023
Pune: Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) witnessed a record-breaking single-day air traffic movement with 1,032 air traffic movements on November 11 i.e. Saturday.As per information, the CSMIA of Mumbai set a new record with 516,562 passenger movements between November 11 and November 13.
On November 11, CSMIA handled 1,032 air traffic movements (ATMs), setting a new record for a single day.Travel during the holiday season increased and from November 11 to November 13, CSMIA handled 516,562 passenger movements as a whole. Of them, 162,021 passengers travelled internationally and 354,541 passengers travelled domestically, according to a statement released by CSMIA authorities.
They claimed that the increased passenger flow was a result of the extended Diwali holiday, which highlighted the airport’s importance as a major hub for travel.Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai were the most popular domestic travel destinations; Dubai, London, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore were the most popular international travel destinations.This inflow demonstrates CSMIA’s capacity to handle growing air traffic while upholding strict safety, security, and passenger service standards.
Shreyas Vange
