Pune airport
“Allowing 15 minutes to enter and exit the airport is adequate. Pune airport handles an average of 15,000 arriving and 15,000 departing passengers daily. Because some motorists loitered in the arrival and departure areas long after dropping off or before picking up passengers, officials said the time-bound entry system was necessary.
Y S Rajput, vice-president of AeroMall, said vehicle owners would be warned through November. No fine would be imposed during this period, he said. The rule should apply equally to everyone,” said business professional Prakash Singh, a resident of Bavdhan. Vehicles lingering near the terminal create congestion and make the entire area chaotic,” Rajput said. Officials said motorists should use the designated parking area rather than occupying the terminal approach roads. They own expensive vehicles but do not want to pay parking charges,” another airport official said.
AeroMall authorities will strictly enforce the time-bound entry system after a month-long awareness drive. Regular flyers stressed that the norm’s enforcement must be uniform. “We often see vehicles, including those bearing govt registration plates, standing in the arrival area for long periods. No one asks them to move. This creates considerable congestion, especially in the evenings. Motorists should try to leave as soon as passengers have been dropped off or picked up. “Many prefer to wait in the departure area until their relatives complete the check-in and security formalities. Some arrive to pick up passengers well before their flights land. These vehicles turn the situation chaotic near the terminal. ” Passengers being dropped off can be given more time by using the parking facility at AeroMall, particularly when accompanying senior citizens or those with mobility issues. During evening hours, private vehicles are often seen lined up along Airport Road and New Airport Road. “It is surprising that many motorists do not use the AeroMall parking facility.