{"id":25768,"date":"2022-08-14T17:46:57","date_gmt":"2022-08-14T12:16:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=25768"},"modified":"2022-08-14T17:47:00","modified_gmt":"2022-08-14T12:17:00","slug":"independence-day-security-passengers-stressed-due-to-long-queues-at-airports-exclusive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2022\/08\/14\/independence-day-security-passengers-stressed-due-to-long-queues-at-airports-exclusive\/","title":{"rendered":"Independence Day security, Passengers stressed due to long queues at airports | EXCLUSIVE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>All of the country&#8217;s major airports have issued travel advisories to travellers, both domestic and foreign, and asked them to arrive early at airports to allow sufficient time for check-in and security procedures<\/strong> due to high security measures as the Independence Day weekend approaches and an extreme rush is anticipated at the airports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/delhi-airport.jpg\" alt=\"Independence Day security, Passengers stressed due to long queues at airports | EXCLUSIVE\" class=\"wp-image-21234\" width=\"332\" height=\"249\" \/><figcaption>passengers asked to arrive early at airports to allow sufficient time for check-in and security procedures<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-security-increased-at-airports-due-to-independence-day\">Security increased at airports due to Independence day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All of the main international airports, including those in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Chennai, have issued identical warnings and requested passengers to cooperate with security authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On August 9, Mumbai&#8217;s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport tweeted, <strong><em>&#8220;Due to the beginning of the spike in traffic in the next weeks, #MumbaiAirport is projected to be crowded. Please arrive early.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> To ensure a smooth trip, we kindly ask all of our passengers to allow extra time to get to the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Due to the onset of the surge in travel in the coming weeks, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MumbaiAirport?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MumbaiAirport<\/a> is predicted to be busy. We request all our passengers to allocate additional time to reach the airport for a smooth journey.<br> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GatewayToGoodness?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#GatewayToGoodness<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PassengerAdvisory?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PassengerAdvisory<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CSMIA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CSMIA<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/soXaleNdvR\">pic.twitter.com\/soXaleNdvR<\/a><\/p>&mdash; CSMIA (@CSMIA_Official) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CSMIA_Official\/status\/1556957386929479680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 9, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On August 4th, the <strong>Kempegowda International Airport<\/strong> in Bengaluru also issued a similar travel warning. It posted on Twitter that passengers should arrive early to give enough time for the check-in and security procedures owing to the increased security measures in place over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Passengers are requested to arrive early to allow sufficient time for check-in &amp; security process due to high security measures during Independence day weekend. You may monitor queue wait times here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LnzCMJg5KL\">https:\/\/t.co\/LnzCMJg5KL<\/a>. Appreciate your patience and cooperation. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BLRAirport?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BLRAirport<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dKuLTrWFpL\">pic.twitter.com\/dKuLTrWFpL<\/a><\/p>&mdash; BLR Airport (@BLRAirport) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BLRAirport\/status\/1555155498298912768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad stated the following on August 8:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Travel Advisory! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HYDAirport?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HYDAirport<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FlyHYD?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FlyHYD<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xI9qIVi65V\">pic.twitter.com\/xI9qIVi65V<\/a><\/p>&mdash; RGIA Hyderabad (@RGIAHyd) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RGIAHyd\/status\/1556626863145238528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 8, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The I-Day weekend rush was also mentioned by <strong>Kolkata&#8217;s Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport<\/strong>, which urged travellers to arrive early at airports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TravelAlert?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TravelAlert<\/a> : In view of the increased security measures due to the forthcoming Independence Day,  passengers traveling out of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/KolkataAirport?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#KolkataAirport<\/a> are requested to report early for check-in to avoid missing their flight.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IndependenceDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IndependenceDay<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AAI_Official?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AAI_Official<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MoCA_GoI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MoCA_GoI<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Kolkata Airport (@aaikolairport) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/aaikolairport\/status\/1556908330957713408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 9, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Madras International Meenambakkam Airport<\/strong> in Chennai urged travellers to arrive early to ensure a smooth flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udce2 \ud835\udc00\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc27 \ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc2c:<br>\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc32 \ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2c \ud835\udc28\ud835\udc27 \ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc1e! <br>Due to enhanced security measures in place ahead of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IndependenceDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IndependenceDay<\/a>, passengers are requested to arrive early at airport to confirm smooth transit. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CISFHQrs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CISFHQrs<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Chennai (MAA) Airport (@aaichnairport) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/aaichnairport\/status\/1556503763497648128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 8, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the airport, even private aviators urged travellers to arrive early for a quick security check-in due to security concerns during the holiday weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Vistara said on August 10 is as follows:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TravelUpdate?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TravelUpdate<\/a>: Due to the anticipated rush at the security and boarding gate this long weekend, customers traveling are advised to report early keeping adequate time in hand as per their departure (Domestic\/International) to avoid any last-minute hassle. Thank you.<\/p>&mdash; Vistara (@airvistara) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/airvistara\/status\/1557298399090577408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 10, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Even while other airlines, like IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India, and Akasa, have not yet provided a travel update for the Fourth of July weekend, it is probable that they will do so shortly. The likelihood of other airports in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities providing such travel alerts is also high.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of the main airports are on high alert for Independence Day and Republic Day every year, so it appears that this is a typical procedure. Additionally, there is a lot of traffic during these days, therefore all major airports have increased security in accordance with government regulations, and travellers are encouraged to be at the airport early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also read:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2022\/08\/14\/akasa-air-founder-rakesh-jhunjunwala-is-no-more-rip\/\">Akasa Air Founder Rakesh Jhunjhunwala is No More | RIP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2022\/08\/14\/tata-air-india-starts-direct-flights-between-pune-and-ahmedabad-exclusive\/\">TATA Air India starts Direct Flights between Pune and Ahmedabad | Exclusive<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our telegram group for latest Aviation Updates:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/aviationa2z\">https:\/\/t.me\/aviationa2z<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All of the country&#8217;s major airports have issued travel advisories to travellers, both domestic and foreign, and asked them to arrive early at airports to allow sufficient time for check-in and security procedures <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":18905,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6761],"tags":[82,152,104,79,2030,393,3455,115,234,368,81,6283],"class_list":{"0":"post-25768","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-news","8":"tag-air-india","9":"tag-airlines","10":"tag-airport","11":"tag-aviation","12":"tag-aviation-a2z-news","13":"tag-aviation-news","14":"tag-independence-day","15":"tag-india","16":"tag-indigo","17":"tag-international-airport","18":"tag-latest-aviation-news","19":"tag-security-checkup"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25768","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25768"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25768\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25769,"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25768\/revisions\/25769"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18905"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25768"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25768"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25768"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}