Anticipating increased footfall ahead of Independence Day, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) issued a passenger advisory on Monday.
While Independence Day falls on a Thursday this year, the national holiday is followed by Varamahalakshmi festival on Friday and then the weekend.
“We expect a surge in passenger volumes during the Independence Day week. Owing to high-security measures in August, there may be a delay in passenger processing at BLR Airport. Passengers are advised to plan their travel to the airport to allow sufficient time for security check,” the advisory read.
According to BIAL authorities, Kempegowda International Airport witnessed the highest-ever annual passenger traffic and cargo numbers, with a total of 37.53 million passengers traversing through its terminals in FY 2023-24. BLR Airport catered to 32.86 million domestic passengers and 4.67 million international passengers during this period.
In FY ‘24, with the surge in travel demand, BLR Airport emerged as the pre-eminent gateway in South India, connecting travellers to 108 destinations, 80 domestic and 28 international routes.
The airport also witnessed an increase in air traffic movements (ATMs) with a total of 245,880 ATMs recorded during FY ‘24. Domestic ATMs saw 10% growth while international growth stood at 13% as compared to the previous financial year.
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