10 smaller Gulf carriers denied airport slots at Mumbai

Published 05 Nov 2026, 21:08 IST

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Mumbai airport (MIAL) has refused summer slots to several West Asian airlines, including ten smaller Gulf carriers, prompting anger from the affected airlines. They warn that the refusal could lead to reciprocal restrictions on Indian carriers. The slot denial coincides with the airport’s plan to suspend flights to fourteen international destinations, with those services to be shifted to the new Navi Mumbai facility.

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The development comes as Mumbai airport plans to suspend flights to 14 international destinations, which will be served from Navi Mumbai.

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. Current article 05 Nov 2026, 21:08 IST

10 smaller Gulf carriers denied airport slots at Mumbai

The development comes as Mumbai airport plans to suspend flights to 14 international destinations, which will be served from Navi Mumbai.

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The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co. 05 Nov 2026, 22:40 IST

Temporary move: No slots next summer for 12 int’l carriers at CSMIA; can operate from Navi Mumbai

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The Hindu BusinessLine Center-Right The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) 05 Nov 2026, 21:08 IST

Mumbai airport refuses summer slots for several West Asian airlines

The move has upset airlines who warn that such actions by MIAL could lead to reciprocal restrictions for Indian carriers

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. 05 Nov 2026, 01:07 IST

MIAL seeks to shift 14 international flights to Navi Mumbai Airport by Nov 3

Mumbai International Airport has proposed shifting flights to 14 international destinations to the new Navi Mumbai International Airport. This move aims to free up capacity for the redevelopment of Terminal 1 at the current airport. If airlines do not voluntarily surrender slots, the airport…

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Mathrubhumi English Center-Left Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. 04 Nov 2026, 21:42 IST

Mumbai airport wants 14 international routes moved to Navi Mumbai: What is the reason and who gains?

Discover why Mumbai Airport plans to shift 14 international routes to Navi Mumbai by 2027. Learn how it impacts Adani, airlines, and passengers. Read now!

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The Indian Express Center-Left Indian Express Group 04 Nov 2026, 21:19 IST