IATA opposes international flight cuts at Mumbai airport

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged Mumbai airport operator MIAL not to cut capacity without discussions with airlines. MIAL had sought to reduce international departure slots by around 33 percent from October 25, citing the planned transition to Navi Mumbai airport. IATA warns that such cuts could harm international connectivity to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and calls for a coordinated transition plan between MIAL and carriers to protect services during the shift.