HYDERABAD: With air traffic steadily rising at Begumpet airport, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has decided to construct another aero-bridge for the convenience of passengers. This is in addition to the four existing aero-bridges.

According to AAI officials, 84 domestic and international flights are catering to the needs of passengers with more than 170 trips daily.

Passengers are often forced to descend in an open place instead of the aero-bridge to reach the terminal if two oversized flights halt at a time at the airport.

Moreover, it is also becoming difficult to transport over 350 passengers of a flight in a single bus to reach the main terminal once they get off the flight.

Hence, AAI has decided to construct another aero-bridge. "Work has already started and construction of the limb connecting the flight and terminal is almost completed," Airport Director R. K. Singla said. The new aero-bridge is likely to be operational from November.

Apart from the aero-bridge, five night parking bays are being constructed keeping in view the tremendous increase in flights, particularly at night.

"Work on five bays is progressing at a brisk pace and they will be functional in two months," Mr. Singla said.

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