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Delhi International Airport Limited CEO: “We are well advanced into becoming a global gateway”
During a press conference on 11 April, DIAL CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar highlighted that Indira Gandhi International Airport expects to surpass 24 million annual passengers within the next few years.
INDIA. Indira Gandhi International Airport is poised to surpass 24 million annual passengers within the next one to two years, according to Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar.
“We are well advanced into becoming a global gateway,” remarked Jaipuriar during a press conference in the national capital on 11 April.
He highlighted the airport’s strategic initiatives to enhance connectivity across the Asia Pacific region, with a focus on Australia and New Zealand.
DIAL has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Auckland Airport to boost bilateral trade, tourism and air connectivity.
Additionally, Jaipuriar highlighted that Delhi International Airport serves approximately 22 million international passengers annually – out of which 5.5 million are connecting passengers.
To accommodate the anticipated growth, DIAL is revamping infrastructure to increase capacity and improve operational efficiency.
As reported, a central component of this expansion is the temporary closure of Terminal 2 for renovations. Starting tomorrow, T2 will be shut for the next five months to undergo modernisation efforts including installation of autonomous docking aerobridges and enhancements to passenger amenities and security systems.
During this period, all flights previously operating from T2 will be redirected to T1, which has recently completed an expansion to handle up to 40 million passengers annually.
Jaipuriar told media house NDTV: “We are looking at improving facilities for transfer passengers.
“Over the last two years we have witnessed a good increase in this [international transfers], supported by the number of long-haul routes we offer. We are already connected to 70 international destinations.
“In terms of number of flights to Europe and North America, we are better connected than some of the better-known international hubs in the Southeast region.
“We are now looking at expanding our reach within Asia Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand.”
As reported, DIAL is hosting the ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Regional Assembly, Conference and Exhibition from 15 to 17 April in Delhi. 
