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Aviation ministry calls on authorities to defer plan for shifting international flights to Navi Mumbai Airport
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· October 6, 2026
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Key points The ministry's call to defer the plan indicates that a transition plan is being sought to address the concerns of airlines before any relocation takes place. The aviation ministry has asked authorities to put on hold a plan to relocate international flights.
The aviation ministry has asked authorities to put on hold a plan to relocate international flights. This decision comes after airlines expressed concerns about the proposed shift. As a result, the government is seeking consultations to come up with a mutually agreed transition plan before making any changes to operations.
Further details about the relocation plan and the concerns raised by airlines are available from the source. The ministry's call to defer the plan indicates that a transition plan is being sought to address the concerns of airlines before any relocation takes place.
The government's decision to seek consultations and a transition plan suggests that the relocation of international flights will not happen immediately.
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Published: October 6, 2026 ·
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