Mumbai: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) is conducting an Annual Comprehensive Post-Monsoon Runway Maintenance today to ensure safer airside operations. Due to the same, the runway will be temporarily non-operational owing to scheduled post-monsoon maintenance.
Reportedly, airlines and other stakeholders intimated six months in advance to ensure flight schedules are synchronised. Mumbai International Airport maintains the highest standard of air travel safety and security.
The primary objective of this planned closure is to carry out essential repair and maintenance activities that ensure that the airport's infrastructure meets global standards. This annual practice of post-monsoon runway maintenance is part of the series of activities undertaken with precision and meticulous effort, ensuring operational continuity and passenger safety, thus imbibing the safety first approach at the core of airside operations.
Flight schedules have been coordinated well in advance, in collaboration with key stakeholders, to ensure seamless operations and smooth execution of the post-monsoon runway maintenance.
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A Vistara flight UK 028 from Frankfurt to Mumbai and Indigo flight from Istanbul to Mumbai received a threat on Wednesday. Reportedly, all relevant authorities were informed, and the aircrafts were landed safely at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai.
“Vistara flight UK 028 operating from Frankfurt to Mumbai on 16 October 2024 was subject to a security threat received on social media. As per protocol, all relevant authorities were immediately informed. The aircraft safely landed at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai and was taken to the isolation bay where all customers were disembarked. We are fully cooperating with the security agencies to complete the mandatory security checks. At Vistara, safety and security of our customers, crew and aircraft is of utmost importance to us.” – Visatra Spokesperson said.
'' Flight 6E 18, operating from Istanbul to Mumbai, received a security-related alert. Upon landing, the aircraft was isolated, and all passengers were safely disembarked. Ensuring the safety and security of our customers and crew remains paramount in all facets of our operations. We worked closely with the relevant authorities, and standard operating procedures were followed. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this situation may have caused our customers and appreciate their understanding,'' Press statement of Indigo read.