New Terminal Inaugurated at Pune International Airport

Pune International Airport's new terminal started operations, with Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol handing the first boarding pass. The terminal, featuring modern amenities, was e-inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi. The flights to New Delhi and Bhubaneswar were first to depart from this facility.

The new terminal of Pune International Airport commenced operations on Sunday, facilitating passengers to New Delhi and Bhubaneswar, according to an official statement.

Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and local MP Murlidhar Mohol handed over the first boarding pass to a departing passenger to commemorate the event.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had e-inaugurated the new terminal, alongside multiple other airport projects across the country, during an event in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, on March 10 this year.

The first flights to operate from the new terminal included Air India's AI-858 to New Delhi and Air India Express's I5 320 to Bhubaneswar, the official noted.

''I am confident Punekars and people of western Maharashtra will experience seamless flying as envisioned by PM Modi. In the coming years, 20 to 25 airports will be built in the country,'' Union Minister Mohol remarked on the terminal's operational launch.

Spanning 51,595 square metres, the new terminal building, constructed at a cost of Rs 423 crore, showcases murals reflecting the region's culture and heritage. It boasts modern amenities such as 10 aerobridges, five baggage carousels, 34 counters, and 25 self-check-in stations, the official added.

(With inputs from agencies.)