Bangalore airport to begin international operations at terminal 2 from Sept 12

Bangalore's Kempegowda International Airport will begin international operations at Terminal 2 on September 12, after a brief delay due to lack of preparedness.

Published on: Sep 1, 2023, 11:45:33 IST

By Yamini C S

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The Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) will begin offering international operations at the recently launched terminal 2 of the Kempegowda International Airport starting September 12, officials said.

The BIAL, which is the operator of the airport, said the postponement was due to lack of preparedness. (Twitter)

In a last minute turn of decision, the authorities had postponed the commencement of international flights in terminal 2 temporarily, which was earlier scheduled to start Thursday night. The BIAL, which is the operator of the airport, said the postponement was due to lack of preparedness.

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"After consultation with regulatory authorities and other stakeholders, BIAL (Bangalore International Airport Limited) is pleased to announce the commencement of International operations at BLR Airport’s Terminal 2 on 12th September 2023, from 10.45 am onwards", news agency PTI quoted a BIAL spokesperson as saying on Thursday.

“This decision has been taken after careful evaluation and consideration of various factors, including regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and passenger convenience,” the spokesperson added.

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Previously the BIAL had said they decided to put off the start of international operations at the terminal after a preparedness review meeting late on Wednesday. “The proposed shifting of international operations to Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru on August 31, 2023, stands postponed. After consulting with all regulatory authorities, BIAL will release a firm date for transition of international operations tomorrow. The last-minute decision was taken during the final preparedness review in order to provide an optimal and seamless transition for our travelers,” an announcement from the authorities read.

(With PTI inputs)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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