The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has asked airports to check passenger handling capacity at security checkpoints before allocating slots.
The civil aviation security regulator issued directions in this regard on May 22 in a move to reduce congestion and delays inside terminals.
The directive will not immediately impact ongoing flight schedules. However, the Association of Private Airport Operators (APAO) has objected to the order, saying the parameters considered by the regulator are too conservative. The airports believe that massive capital expenditure would be needed for capacity augmentation if the directives are implemented. APAO has also urged the civil aviation ministry to appoint an international consultant to undertake such an exercise.
