Further enhancing the reputation of Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR Airport), as one of the best airports in India, Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) – the operator of BLR Airport – has introduced a crew-only terminal dedicated to airline staff.

Located in close proximity to the airline offices, the crew terminal seeks to decongest the main terminal and provide crew easy access in and out of the airport. With over 90,000 passengers and over 600 aircraft movements everyday, BLR Airport is currently the third busiest in the country.

Catering to the spiralling growth of passenger traffic, BIAL has focussed on innovation to offer a seamless experience to passengers, airline operators and other stakeholders. BIAL Chief Operating Officer, Javed Malik, said: “BIAL has been a pioneer in airport innovation and the introduction of the crew terminal is testimony to that spirit of innovation. We are looking for ways to improve the stakeholder experience at our airport.”

With the new crew-only terminal, airline crew will no longer have to encounter queues at security checkpoints in the main terminal, as the facility will provide hassle-free entry to the air-side. The facility, which will be operational round-the-clock, will help crew complete security checks in less time, before proceeding to the aircraft. This initiative is aimed at further reducing the waiting period for passengers during security checks in the main terminal.

On an average, 350 to 400 crew members depart through the new facility each day, and the numbers are expected to touch 500-600 in the coming days. Currently, the terminal will only cater to domestic departing crew, while international crew will continue to use the main terminal to complete their mandatory immigration and regulatory formalities.

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