Temperature screening will be done by CISF with automated thermal cameras at all terminal entry points with provision of social distancing markers. Automatic hand sanitizer dispensers at terminal entry points have also been placed, sources said.
The World Airport Awards are based on the results from 9.8 million questionnaires completed by 100 different nationality of airline passengers in 2009/2010.
"The levy of UDF has become necessary in view of the huge investments made by the GMR-led consortium for creating the world class facilities for the passengers who use the greenfield airport," GMR HIAL Chief Commercial Officer Viswanath Attaluri said. The company has developed the first phase of the airport with an investment of Rs 2,478 crore (Rs 24.78 billion).
Speaking to UNI, Airport Director R K Singla said the security at airports were further strengthened. The passengers were being frisked and luggage thoroughly checked, he added.
The World Airport Awards are based on the results from 9.8 million questionnaires completed by 100 different nationality of airline passengers in 2009/2010.
Delhi and Mumbai may have made hasty temporary arrangements for the mammoth two-decker Airbus A380s to land exhibition flights earlier this year. But it is Hyderabad that will have south Asia's first A380-compatible airport, which begins commercial operations on March 16, 2008.
The first commercial flight -- Lufthansa flight LH 752 from Frankfurt -- landed exactly at 0025 hours. About 250 passengers arrived by the 8-hour flight from Germany. The same aircraft was the first departure from RGIA at 0220 hours the same day.
In the wake of high alert sounded in the city on possible terror attack, the incident has baffled security personnel and the Central Industrial Security Force that mans the security of the airport.
The flights, one each of private full-schedule carriers Kingfisher Airlines (A320) and Jet Airways (B747) will touch down on South Asia's longest runway -- 4,260 metres -- at 4.15 and 4.20, respectively. The first commercial airline to take off on midnight of March 15 is reported to be the German carrier Lufthansa.
The Congress on Wednesday disrupted the functioning of the Rajya Sabha over the naming of the Hyderabad domestic airport, contending that Rajiv Gandhi's name has been removed and should be restored, a demand rejected by the government.
A 28-year-old student from Nalgonda district was arrested in Hyderabad following his deportation from the United States for allegedly using forged documents to obtain his visa, police said on Wednesday.
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President Droupadi Murmu offered prayers at the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala, becoming the first woman head of state to visit the shrine. She participated in traditional rituals and ceremonies during her visit.
Out of the total amount, Rs 9,780 crore would be towards secondary sale of shares by GMR group and Rs 1,000 crore would be equity infusion in GAL.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi is expected to dedicate the new airport to the nation
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Both are under home isolation in Virudhunagar. Their samples would be sent to the state lab for whole genomic sequencing.
A case has been filed against the airline in Nampally criminal courts in Hyderabad.
The duo departed from the Rajiv Gandhi International airport in Hyderabad.
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The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, which is being developed by GMR on the outskirts of Hyderabad, will be the first greenfield public-private partnership (PPP) airport to be operational in March 16.
Opposition members said renaming of the new greenfield airport at Shamsbad after dropping the name of the late N T Rama Rao hurt "Telugu pride".
It has been lowered to 'IND BBB+' from 'IND A-', besides placing the rating on 'Rating Watch Negative' (RWN).
The matter relates to cheques issued by Kingfisher Airlines to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd, which operates Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, towards charges for using the facilities at the airport for Kingfisher Airlines flights
Opposition National Democratic Alliance and the Telugu Desam Party members staged a walkout in the Rajya Sabha saying the government's decision was an 'insult' to Telugu people.
The absence of the CM at the airport irked the saffron party, which said Rao failed to follow the protocol and 'insulted the prime minister'.
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Mohammed Ghouse, an autorickshaw driver in Hyderabad, had nurtured his younger son's passion for cricket. He passed away on November 20 from a lung ailment, a week after Siraj landed in Australia with the Indian team.
The BJP's bandh call, separately endorsed by the Maoists, was meant to mark protest against the delay in the formation of separate Telangana state by the Congress-led UPA government. However, the bandh evoked mixed response though the BJP leaders and activists went around the towns and cities across Telangana to enforce the call.
The England cricket team, led by Alastair Cook, arrived here today for a five-match ODI series and a one-off Twenty20 international against India.
Argentine superstar footballer Lionel Messi's touchdown in Kolkata in the early hours of Saturday sent the city into a frenzy.
Reader Sanjoy Chandra met Yusuf Pathan at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, shortly after he slammed an unbeaten 210 to help West Zone win the Duleep Trophy.
After taking off, the captain of the Kingfisher Airlines flight from Hyderabad to Delhi alerted air traffic control saying that he was receiving a smoke detection indication in the cargo hold of the aircraft. As per standard airline procedures, he requested to return to Hyderabad. During the precautionary unloading of the cargo, an un-identified substance was located.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday laid the foundation stone for the Noida International Airport at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh. It will be one of the largest aerodromes in Asia.
The only Indian woman to win two Olympic medals, P V Sindhu was accorded a warm welcome after she landed in her home town on Wednesday following her bronze-medal winning feat in Tokyo Games.
Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal arrived in Hyderabad on Monday after clinching her third Super Series title of the year at the Hong Kong Open in Wanchai.
