New Delhi: Air India international passengers will now have the option to check-in for international air passengers at two metro stations in Delhi. The Tata Group-owned airline on Tuesday announced to finalised a deal with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) to facilitate check-in for international air passengers at two metro stations.
Currently the check-in facility is available for domestic air travel. Air India released a statement saying the service will now be open for AI international flyers and will remain operational at two Delhi metro stations– New Delhi and Shivaji Stadium– from 7 am to 9 pm,
The move comes as a big relief for Air India international passengers as the check-in and baggage drop facility at the Delhi airport would help them check in their baggage at the metro station. The facility gives the outstation travellers the option to explore the city baggage-free. During this period, the passengers’ baggage gets securely loaded onto the aircraft through an advanced automated infrastructure created by the DMRC and DIAL.
The Air India international fliers will have the facility to check-in 12 hours to 2 hours prior to flight departure for domestic routes and four to two hours prior to departure for international schedules.
The Delhi Metro train has a frequency of 10 minutes, and it takes 19 minutes to reach the departure level at Delhi airport’s Terminal 3, making the travel faster and hassle-free, Air India said.
Rajesh Dogra, Chief Customer Experience Officer at Air India, said that the new initiative will enable in saving money and time.
“This initiative not only provides a cost-effective option for travellers coming from distant locations but also helps control congestion at the airport, leading to a better experience for all our customers. This initiative will significantly enhance the convenience of our customers,” the Air India official said.
Air India has partnered with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) to facilitate check-in for international passengers at Delhi metro stations– New Delhi and Shivaji Stadium. Biz News Business News – Personal Finance News, Share Market News, BSE/NSE News, Stock Exchange News Today
