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On December 26, BIAL announced a proposal to impose a Rs 275 pick-up charge for corporate taxis, but withdrew the statement minutes later. Despite the backlash over the new pick-up rules, the airport operator quietly rolled out the charge from December 28.

After outrage, Bengaluru airport extends free pick-up time at T1 from 10 to 15 minutes

Starting December 26, BIAL said in a statement that the free parking time at T1 arrivals has been increased to 15 minutes

Online petition seeks rollback of new pick-up rules at Bengaluru airport

An online petition, started by Hareesh Amjuri, a regular passenger, on Change.org, criticises the airport operator’s decision to restrict kerbside pick-ups to select aggregator cabs while directing other taxis and non-private vehicles to the P4 parking area at Terminal 1.

Bengaluru’s ORR Metro to be ready by Dec 2026, Hebbal-airport stretch by June 2027: DK Shivakumar

Karnataka deputy chief minister and Bengaluru development minister said the city’s Metro network will expand to 137.11 km by end-2026.

Criticism mounts over Bengaluru airport’s new pick-up rule; BIAL in no mood to relent

Former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai says frequent flyers and business travellers deserve better treatment

No respite from steep user fee at Bengaluru airport as AERA allows Rs 550 for domestic, Rs 1,500 for international passengers till March 2026

BIAL had urged the aviation tariff regulator to maintain tariffs for Q4 FY26, citing heavy capital expenditure to develop Bengaluru as a hub airport and a likely dip in FY26 traffic to 46 million, down from the earlier estimate of 49.4 million.

Bengaluru airport pick-up rules spark backlash: Rapido, Namma Yatri warn of longer walks and higher fares

According to BIAL officials, only authorised taxi operators-KSTDC, Mega, Uber, Ola, Quick Ride, OHM Electric Cabs and WTI-are allowed to pick up passengers from the kerbside, while other operators must wait in designated parking areas.

Bengaluru airport’s new pick-up rules affect Rapido, Namma Yatri, Shoffr and others

Only aggregators authorised by Bangalore International Airport Limited can now pick up passengers from the kerbside, officials say

After cab drivers’ protest, Bengaluru airport claims 95% of passengers are comfortable with new arrival pick-up system

Hundreds of airport cab drivers staged a protest near Sadahalli toll gate on December 16, opposing the new parking and pick-up norms at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport.

Bengaluru airport tops Digi Yatra adoption as app downloads surge to 1.9 crore

Facial recognition-based platform sees fastest uptake at Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai as usage expands across 24 airports

Forced to walk 1.5 km with luggage, ‘overstay’ rules spark chaos at Bengaluru airport

Passengers, including senior citizens and children, complain of long walks to parking zones after BIAL rolled out new pick-up rules at Kempegowda International Airport

 48 flights affected due to dense fog at Bengaluru airport

Bengaluru airport sources told Moneycontrol that 48 flights- 46 domestic and two international-were delayed between 4.14am and 10am on Monday due to poor visibility caused by dense fog.

Bengaluru’s 2nd airport: Karnataka floats tender to appoint consultant for feasibility study of three shortlisted sites

Karnataka State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (KSIIDC) has floated a tender to hire a consultant for a detailed strategic and technical assessment to identify the most suitable location for Bengaluru’s second airport.

Bengaluru airport ‘overstay charges’ kick in from today

Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), which operates Kempegowda International Airport, said overstay charges at the arrival kerbsides will come into effect from December 11 at Terminal 2 and December 13 at Terminal 1.

This island’s runway has been ranked the most beautiful in the world — and it starts in the ocean

Discover the world’s most beautiful runway, located on a remote UNESCO island where the landing strip starts right in the ocean. Explore why this breathtaking approach has been ranked No.1 globally.

IndiGo flights from Bengaluru to Mumbai, Delhi cancelled; airport issues advisory

Sources told Moneycontrol that 102 flights -52 arrivals and 50 departures - were cancelled at the airport on December 5

IndiGo cancels 292 flights at Bengaluru airport; scores of passengers stranded for over 12 hours

IndiGo has reportedly told DGCA that its operations will be fully restored by February 10 and has sought relief from some provisions that limit pilot duty hours at night

Eight-minute pickup cap, more cabs to enhance passenger experience at Bengaluru airport: BIAL CEO

Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL) MD and CEO Hari Marar said the airport has spent the past two years explaining the rule to all stakeholders and now has widespread support from both passengers and legal cab operators

Bengaluru airport launches India’s first advanced assistive system for seamless boarding of differently-abled passengers

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru introduces Mobility Assist to ensure safe and comfortable boarding and disembarking for passengers with reduced mobility.

Bengaluru International Airport Ltd appoints Girish Nair as COO

Girish Nair, formerly with KPMG India, takes over from Satyaki Raghunath in his second stint at BIAL

FedEx launches new integrated hub at Bengaluru airport to boost exports

The launch comes as the airport advances plans to nearly double its annual cargo capacity to 1 million metric tonnes, positioning Bengaluru as a critical export gateway

Bengaluru flyer misses flight despite reaching airport 2.5 hours early, blames procedural delays

In the viral video, the airline staffer is seen shouting at the passenger, prompting other staff to try and pacify him and de-escalate the situation.

IndiGo cancels 42 flights at Bengaluru airport on December 3, passengers hit

A total of 62 IndiGo flights were cancelled at Bengaluru airport over the last two days, sources told Moneycontrol

Technical snag delays three Air India Express flights at Bengaluru airport

Sources told Moneycontrol that three Air India Express flights from Bengaluru to Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Nagpur were delayed by up to 1.5 hours due to a technical issue.

Bengaluru: FIR filed against Rameshwaram Cafe owners over alleged food adulteration, criminal conspiracy

Bengaluru airport police have registered an FIR against Rameshwaram Cafe officials for alleged food adulteration and cheating, based on a complaint filed by a 19-year-old passenger at Kempegowda International Airport’s terminal 1.