- By Nidhi Giri
- Wed, 05 Jun 2024 05:51 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Air India informed on Tuesday that it has partnered with Delhi Metro and Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) to facilitate check-in for international air passengers at two metro stations in the national capital. This check-in and baggage drop facility at Delhi’s IGI airport allows passengers to check in their baggage at the metro station, giving the outstation travellers the opportunity to explore the city baggage-free. During this period, their baggage gets securely loaded onto the aircraft through an advanced automated infrastructure created by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and DIAL.
This facility is currently available for only domestic air travel but will now be extended to international flyers as well. It will remain operational at two Delhi metro stations — New Delhi and Shivaji Stadium, from 7am to 9pm, Air India said in a statement. It also added that the check-in can be done 12 hours to two hours prior to flight departure for domestic itineraries and four to two hours prior to departure for international schedules.
The 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, the airline said.
“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. It will significantly enhance the convenience of our customers," said Chief Customer Experience Officer at Air India, Rajesh Dogra.
(With Agency Inputs)
