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Mumbai Airport International Terminal Adds Eight Security Lanes To Boost Capacity

The Mumbai International Airport is making considerable improvements to crowd control and the passenger journey. The second phase of the airport’s pre-embarkation security check facility at Terminal 2 recently opened, adding extra security lanes and extending the processing area. With this addition, the security check area at the international terminal of the Mumbai airport has grown to be one of the biggest in the nation.

Eight new security lanes have been created by CSMIA, one of which is a brand-new domestic-to-domestic (D2D) transfer facility. The PESC’s processing area was roughly doubled as part of the project’s second phase, which was designed to improve the user experience.

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With the addition of the infrastructure, CSMIA now has 328 square meters of freshly constructed domestic transfer security check space in addition to the 5,735 square meters of dedicated space for security screening.

The CSMIA has employed “Goodness Champions,” who are customer service experts committed to assisting travelers through the security check procedure, to provide a seamless and enjoyable experience. Furthermore, in recognition of the significance of meeting a variety of needs, the airport has put priority lanes in place for particular passenger groups.

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“We have expanded our integrated pre-embarkation security check and added eight additional security lanes. The announcement quoted a Mumbai Airport official as stating, “This infrastructural augmentation is a crucial step towards improving the processing capacity at T2 of CSMIA and assures a speedier and secure travel experience for all our passengers. The extra space is a crucial enabler for efficient passenger flow.

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.