#chennaiairport — Public Fediverse posts

Six Malayalis detained at Chennai airport after Customs seized Thailand-sourced hydroponic cannabis worth Rs 23 crore. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/6-malayalis-intercepted-mid-baggage-check-with-cannabis-worth-rs-23-crore-at-chennai-airport-tbx6zliu?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #ChennaiAirport #DrugBust #CannabisSeizure #ThailandRoute

A minor fire broke out at Chennai International Airport’s staff canteen, causing brief smoke but no damage or disruption to flights. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/chennai-airport-minor-fire-srinagar-flights-cancelled-snowfall-op3hyqvd?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #ChennaiAirport #AirportFire #AviationNews #FlightsUnaffected

Dense fog disrupts Chennai airport operations; several flights cancelled https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/dense-fog-disrupts-chennai-airport-operations-several-flights-cancelled-ve030vfi?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Chennaifog #Chennaiairport #flightcancellations #lowvisibility

Passenger, flight numbers dip at #ChennaiAirport in June after summer rush
19,38,194 passengers travelled on 12,958 flights at the airport in June 2025
https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/passenger-flight-numbers-dip-at-chennai-airport-in-june-after-summer-rush-839428

#ChennaiAirport arrivals a cash cow for cabs.
#CabDrivers charge customers making requests at least Rs. 100 more, falsely claiming it to be a fee charged by the #parkingcontractor.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/airport-arrivals-a-cash-cow-for-cabs/articleshow/122234814.cms

#ChennaiAirport launches India's first #straydog management programme
1. AAI and an NGO in Tambaram
2. 24 x 7
3. Prioritises passenger safety and animal welfare
4. Encompasses animal birth control, vaccination and care for stray dogs by specially trained handlers
https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/chennai-airport-launches-indias-first-stray-dog-management-programme-835930

Construction of second part of new #integratedterminal at #ChennaiAirport further delayed to June 2026
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/construction-of-second-part-of-new-integrated-terminal-at-chennai-airport-further-delayed-to-june-2026/article69560890.ece

A less than delightful experience as soon as one lands in the city known for its hospitality, culture, warm, friendly and helpful people.

#CabDrivers at #ChennaiAirport take #passengers for a ride
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/cab-drivers-at-city-airport-take-passengers-for-a-ride/articleshow/120462347.cms

Welcome move.

#AAI appoints #supportstaff to assist #passengers using #DigiYatra at #ChennaiAirport
https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/aai-appoints-support-staff-to-assist-passengers-using-digiyatra-at-chennai-airport-830564

#MTC buses likely to enter #ChennaiAirport soon
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/mtc-buses-likely-to-enter-city-airport-soon/articleshow/120390675.cms

#ChennaiAirport
Flyers and vistors will soon have a place to sit and relax. #Plaza under construction near the arrival terminals will become partially operational by the end of April
Canopy work is underway.

#Chennai
Flight operations disrupted at #ChennaiAirport
21 flights delayed
2 cancelled due to #badweather at #Delhi
https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/flight-operations-disrupted-at-chennai-airport-21-flights-delayed-2-cancelled-due-to-bad-weather-829779

#AirTravel set to peak this summer as airlines line up more flights.
In February, #ChennaiAirport handled 4.7 lakh #internationalpassengers and nearly 14 lakh #domesticpassengers.
The number is set to increase in April and May.
Airlines have added 200 flights to popular destinations within the country and abroad.

#ChennaiAirport to get direct connectivity to #Vietnam soon
One of the fastest growing #tourist destinations

#AirportsCouncilInternational #ACI
#AirportServiceQuality #ASQSurvey2024.
#ChennaiAirport falls from 56th to 63rd rank in global survey

#ChennaiAirport Launches 206 #SpecialFlights To Handle #HolidayTravel Rush

New #SurfaceFrictionTester worth Rs 1.31 crore Launched at #ChennaiAirport to enhance #safety

#ChennaiAirport Enhances #SecurityProtocols After #Heathrow Fire Exposes Critical Gaps in Global Aviation #Infrastructure
https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/chennai-airport-enhances-security-protocols-after-heathrow-fire-exposes-critical-gaps-in-global-aviation-infrastructure/

#BritishAirways introduces #Tamil assistance at #ChennaiAirport
An in-person meet-and-assist service at Chennai airport
To assist flyers and senior citizens who have trouble understanding or communicating in English by conversing in Tamil
Service will be available during boarding at the airport, transit, and upon arrival at #HeathrowAirport #London.

#BengaluruAirport outpaces #ChennaiAirport in #internationalpassengertraffic
#AAI

International flight movements :
Chennai Dec 2023 : 3291
Chennai Dec 2024 : 3397
Bengaluru Dec 2023 : 2497
Bengaluru Dec 2024 : 3200

International passenger traffic :
Bengaluru Oct 2024 : 4.9 lakh
Chennai Oct 2024 : 4.5 lakh

Chennai had more international passenger traffic than Bengaluru during Apr-Oct 2024
Chennai Apr-Oct 2024 : 3.36 million
Bengaluru Apr-Oct 2024 : 3.17 million
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/bengaluru-airport-continues-to-outpace-chennai-in-international-passenger-traffic-report-101739781380263.html

#BengaluruAirport outpaces #ChennaiAirport in #internationalpassengertraffic
#AAI

International flight movements :
Chennai Dec 2023 : 3291
Chennai Dec 2024 : 3397
Bengaluru Dec 2023 : 2497
Bengaluru Dec 2024 : 3200

International passenger traffic :
Bengaluru Oct 2024 : 4.9 lakh
Chennai Oct 2024 : 4.5 lakh

Chennai had more international passenger traffic than Bengaluru during Apr-Oct 2024
Chennai Apr-Oct 2024 : 3.36 million
Bengaluru Apr-Oct 2024 : 3.17 million
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/bengaluru-airport-continues-to-outpace-chennai-in-international-passenger-traffic-report-101739781380263.html

#Twowheelers #banned from entering into #ChennaiAirport
Irks #commuters
https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/two-wheelers-banned-from-entering-into-chennai-airport-irks-commuters-804988

#ChennaiAirport to get #TrustedTravellerSystem soon for #fastrackimmigration
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/chennai-airport-introduces-trusted-traveller-system-for-faster-immigration-clearance/articleshow/113608732.cms

So proud of the #IndianMensChessTeam and the #IndianWomensChessTeam

#RPraggnanandhaa and his sister #RVaishali, #goldmedallists at #ChessOlympiad, receive warm welcome at #ChennaiAirport
https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/r-praggnanandhaa-and-his-sister-gold-medallists-at-chess-olympiad-receive-warm-welcome-at-chennai-airport-2024-09-24-953684

Dear #AAI,
Please make the experience #seamless and #hasslefree.
#ChennaiAirport

Passenger complaints continue.
AAI to bring in more #lifts and #dedicatedpathway for better access to #cabpickpoint
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/passenger-complaints-continue-aai-to-bring-in-more-lifts-and-dedicated-pathway-for-better-access-to-cab-pick-point/article68667209.ece

Refurbishment of #domesticterminals takes off at #ChennaiAirport
#Phase2modernisation work at the city airport has been in progress for a few years now at a cost of ₹2,467 crore with an aim to enhance current infrastructure to accommodate growing passenger traffic
#AAI is simultaneously concentrating on optimising the space of domestic terminals too
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/refurbishment-of-domestic-terminals-takes-off-at-chennai-airport/article68641530.ece

Additional #parkingfacility for #ChennaiAirport #MetroStation to be ready soon
A massive parking space located about a kilometre from the Airport Metro station to take in nearly 100 cars and 1,500 two-wheelers is getting ready.
#CMRL plans to operate shuttle services every five minutes between the facility and the station
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/additional-parking-facility-for-chennai-airport-metro-station-to-be-ready-soon/article68629623.ece

Quicker #immigrationclearance with #egates at #ChennaiAirport by the end of October
#FastTrackImmigration #TrustedTravellerProgramme
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/quicker-immigration-clearance-with-e-gates-at-chennai-airport-by-the-end-of-october/article68618385.ece

#AAI to install one more #walkalator at #ChennaiAirport.
After receiving a lot of brickbats from air passengers for the changing the #cabpickpoint, #AirportsAuthorityofIndia is currently reviewing the situation and planning to add some features to ease the situation.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/aai-to-install-one-more-walkalator-at-chennai-airport/article68613765.ece

2-Year Challenge Ahead #Chennai
Major Diversion Impacts #ChennaiAirport Travel
Big Metro Diversion Planned
1. Airport access will be a major hassle for the next two years due to a massive detour for #metrowork.
2. Chennai Airport travelers face a challenging 2-year detour as metro construction disrupts #mainroutes.
3. Expect significant delays reaching Chennai Airport over the next two years due to a #majordiversion for metro construction.
https://www.timesnownews.com/chennai/reaching-chennai-airport-wont-be-as-easy-for-next-2-years-major-diversion-for-metro-construction-article-112761787

#ChennaiAirport, please make it #easy and #friendly for passengers who are arriving tired after a flight.

Have to board a #cab on #arrival at #ChennaiAirport?
Brace for a long walk
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/have-to-board-a-cab-on-arrival-at-chennai-airport-brace-for-a-long-walk/article68542474.ece

#Cabbies refuse to pick up #elderly at #terminal
#ChennaiAirport
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/elderly-passengers-face-challenges-with-cab-pick-ups-at-chennai-airport-terminal/articleshow/112750564.cms

I hope they can make the #entireexperience of #airportentry and #airportexit #passengerfriendly and #seamless.
#ChennaiAirport

Passengers fume over new pickup point at airport in #Chennai
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/passengers-fume-over-new-pickup-point-at-airport-in-chennai/amp_articleshow/112124022.cms

I hope they can make the #entireexperience of #airportentry and #airportexit #passengerfriendly and #seamless.
#ChennaiAirport

Passengers fume over new pickup point at airport in #Chennai
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/passengers-fume-over-new-pickup-point-at-airport-in-chennai/amp_articleshow/112124022.cms

I hope they can make the #entireexperience of #airportentry and #airportexit #passengerfriendly and #seamless.
#ChennaiAirport

Passengers fume over new pickup point at airport in #Chennai
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/passengers-fume-over-new-pickup-point-at-airport-in-chennai/amp_articleshow/112124022.cms

#DigiYatra system introduced at #Chennaiairport
The facility will be available for registered passengers in the two domestic terminals (T1) and (T4).
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/110801575.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

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https://patrikai.com/protest-against-parandur-airport-villagers-rally-towards-collector-office-police-gather/

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