Airlines demand disclosure of Adani consultations on Mumbai airport overhaul

Airlines operating from Mumbai have escalated their demands for transparency by seeking detailed consultation records from Adani Airports Holdings regarding the Terminal 1 modernisation project and related operational decisions. The carriers are particularly concerned about the basis on which approximately 33 per cent of international flight services are being shifted to the new Navi Mumbai International Airport.

The move reflects growing tensions between airport operators and airlines over capacity planning and operational restructuring at one of India's busiest aviation hubs. Airlines contend that access to consultation records since 2020 is essential to understand the decision-making process and assess potential impacts on their operations and investments.

The request underscores broader concerns within the aviation industry about coordination between airport authorities and carriers during major infrastructure transitions. As Mumbai's aviation landscape undergoes significant changes with the development of Navi Mumbai airport alongside Terminal 1 enhancements, stakeholders are seeking greater visibility into the strategic planning underpinning these transformations.

The outcome of the airlines' information request may influence future collaboration frameworks between airport operators and carriers on major capacity and infrastructure initiatives in India.