Mumbai, Saturday, 17th April, 2010: Mumbai International Airport Pvt. Ltd. (MIAL) today unveiled the new domestic passenger Terminal 1C at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) in Mumbai. The new terminal was inaugurated by Shri Praful Patel, Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Shri Ashok Chavan, Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Spread over 2,97,194 sq. ft. across three levels, Terminal 1C will increase the passenger handling capacity of the domestic terminals while enhancing the overall passenger comfort and convenience. The terminal, which has six new passenger boarding bridges offers seamless connectivity between terminals 1A and 1B thus increasing operational efficiency.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. GV Krishna Reddy, Chairman, Mumbai International Airport Pvt. Ltd. said: "At MIAL, our focus has been on enhancing passenger experience and the opening of 1C is yet another testament to our endeavour to consistently provide passengers with a world class travel experience at CSIA. The opening of this terminal also marks a significant milestone for MIAL as we are poised to meet the demands of the growing tourist and business traffic in and out of Mumbai. We have always strived to give Mumbai an airport that the city can be proud of and we will continue to do so going forward"

A section of departing passengers who check-in at terminals 1A and 1B will be facilitated through terminal 1C, the second level of which has a large security hold area for passengers post checking-in. Designed with a high roof and glass facade providing a view of the runway, this area has spacious interiors with a seating capacity for around 900 passengers.

This area also has 9,677 sq ft of retail space including prominent F&B outlets such as Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf and Ultra Bar. Passengers can shop at a range of premium stores such as Ethos, William Penn, Parcos, Swarovski, Croma, Media Mart, Bombay Store, Lilliput and Hidesign. It also houses a 4,250 sq ft common lounge for all airlines where passengers can relax and unwind before boarding their flight.

A state of the art Mantra Spa will be available soon for passengers who wish to indulge in a relaxing massage prior to their flight.

The mezzanine level holds an expansive 11,750 sq ft food court, overlooking the airside where passengers can grab a quick meal while waiting for their flight. It hosts a variety of Indian and international outlets including KFC, Domino’s, Idli.Com, Curry Kitchen, Cafeccino and Mad over Donuts. Additionally, the terminal provides other value added facilities such as Wi-fi connectivity, ATMs, foreign exchange, an internet kiosk, long distance and local telephone call booths, an infant care room, laptop charging stations and two smoking rooms.

The terminal will also house airline and MIAL back offices.

With a well-defined vision in sight, MIAL plans to transform CSIA into an international landmark benchmarked on global standards of airport operations. This draws greatly on the commitment and superior expertise of the GVK group, which is amongst India's largest integrated infrastructure developers with a presence in hospitality, manufacturing, power, roads, airports and urban infrastructure. While airports managed by GVK (Mumbai and Bengaluru) handle more than 35 million passengers per annum, the company has always thrived in taking up challenging projects, be it India’s first independent power plant or the country’s first 6-lane expressway.