Bengaluru airport postpones international operations at T2
BENGALURU:
Just few hours before the first International flight could take off from the Bengaluru International Airport, the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) announced that it has postponed the commencement of international operations at Terminal 2 scheduled on August 31. The airport said that the international operations will continue to remain in Terminal 1 until further notice.
BIAL Spokesperson in a release said: “The proposed shifting of International operations to Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru on August 31, 2023, stands postponed. After consulting all regulatory authorities, BIAL will release a firm date for transition of international operations tomorrow. The last-minute decision was taken during the final preparedness review in order to provide an optimal and seamless transition for our passengers. International operations will continue to remain in Terminal 1 until further notice. We regret the inconvenience caused by this decision and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work towards creating the best possible travel experience for our passengers. We request all International passengers to reach out to their respective airlines for any further information.”
BIAL has also posted it on X. “The proposed shifting of international operations to Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru on August 31, 2023, stands postponed.”
Announcement!!#BLRAirport #T2 pic.twitter.com/eFjulMbatL
— BLR Airport (@BLRAirport) August 30, 2023
Singapore Airlines was the first foreign carrier and IndiGo was the first Indian carrier to start international operations in T2.
All scheduled domestic and international flights will arrive and depart from Terminal 1 until further notice.
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