Hyderabad airport opens Interim International Departure Terminal

ANI  |  Hyderabad (Telangana) [India] 

The on Wednesday inaugurated the (IIDT) that is set to commence operations from October 23.

After completing the formalities, passengers will seamlessly move into the main PTB using a of elevators and escalators, where they will be able to enjoy a multitude of passenger amenities including shopping, retail, and beverages, and lounge access while awaiting boarding.

The terminal is equipped with a host of new technologies including India's first-ever remote hand baggage screening facility, which when coupled with the new Automatic System (ATRS) hand baggage screening, can offer up to double the passenger throughput at security checkpoints, cutting down wait times and enhancing the passenger experience.

The IIDT will also offer a 'premium check-in' facility, where passengers traveling first or business class can experience a separate, personalised and assisted check-in process, in a comfortable setting. It would also offer dedicated immigration and security counters to serve these passengers.

Coinciding with the opening of the new terminal, the Hyderabad Duty-Free (HDF) store at the departure level has been relocated and upgraded to offer an enhanced shopping experience to the passengers.

SGK Kishore, CEO, (GHIAL), said, "Our city is witnessing a boom in and with its strategic locational advantage, the passenger traffic through is growing at a rate of about 24 per cent year over year. The changes will only affect our departing international passengers and we will continue to handle international arrivals from the main "

On an average, the handles over 5,500 international departing passengers and 32 international flight departures daily, connecting to 29 global destinations. The new terminal is located close to the and is adjacent to the international pier of the main Currently, 22 airlines operate international flights from the airport.

The terminal was inaugurated by Rajiv Nayan Choubey, (IAS), Secretary, (MOCA) in the presence of Shailendra Kumar Joshi, IAS, Chief Secretary, government and other dignitaries.

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First Published: Thu, October 11 2018. 07:30 IST