The new terminal of Kolkata airport completed its first trial run successfully on Sunday afternoon.

With 104 check-in counters, 25 security kiosks, 18 aerobridges, 53 remote stands for aircraft, modernised luggage handling system and other amenities, the terminal can handle nearly 54,000 passengers a day once fully operational.

“The first trial run has been successful. We will conduct the second trail run in a fortnight and then do one by one,” Mr B.P. Sharma, Director of Kolkata airport, said.

He added that customs and immigration set-ups were expected to be operational over the next couple of months.

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