As passenger traffic continues to grow faster than expected, the Delhi airport operator has started expansion of Terminal 3.
From additional immigration counters to expansion of terminals, the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) is making all necessary changes to accommodate the increasing rush.
“The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has decided to increase the number of immigration counters to reduce the waiting time. Similarly, at the security check where passengers put electronic items in the tray, travellers complained about lack of space. The design of the area will be changed to accommodate more passengers. The terminals are being expanded keeping in mind the traffic load expected in the next 20 years. The capacity of the airside is also being increased,” said an airport official, requesting anonymity.
Delhi airport has 130 immigration counters and about 40 security check counters at Terminal 3. Sources said that the airport is planning to add at least 30 immigration counters while decongestion at the security check will be tackled through design change.
“At security check, the problem is not of the waiting time but of chaos while putting electronic items in the tray. The length of baggage roller will be increased and an extra table will be put giving more space to passengers,” the airport source said.
