Chennai airport modernisation work to take off soon

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 18:12

The modernisation of the city airport, which has been hit by a delay, is set to take off finally with the Airport Authority of India deciding to shortlist a global consultancy firm for the Rs 2,300 crore works to be completed in three years.

Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai airports among world's worst airports in 2013

Last Updated: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 09:26

Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai airports have reportedly been named among the world's worst airports in 2013, along with Islamabad airport, according to an online survey.

Chennai woman argues with CISF personnel, detained

Last Updated: Thursday, July 4, 2013, 13:47

A Malaysia-bound woman passenger was briefly detained at the airport in Chennai on Wednesday following an argument with CISF personnel over some security procedures, airport officials said.

Airport privatisation may not be forever: ACI chief

Last Updated: Sunday, June 9, 2013, 11:57

Indicating that privatisation of Kolkata and Chennai airports' management should not be permanent, a global airport expert has said such a move by the government should be intended only to give a "breather" to the Airports Authority of India which has modernised them.

Chinese held in Chennai for attempting to smuggle

Last Updated: Saturday, May 18, 2013, 20:41

A 44-year old Chinese national bound for Hong Kong was on Saturday detained by custom officials at the airport when he attempted to smuggle 27 kg of rosewood in a suitcase, airport sources said.

Man tries to board flight with invalid papers, held

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 19:00

One person was arrested at the Chennai airport for allegedly trying to board a flight to Qatar without valid documents, police said on Wednesday.

Govt orders probe into fire at Chennai ATC

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 08:51

Government on Tuesday ordered a probe by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation into the fire incident at Chennai airport`s Air Traffic Control room in the wee hours.

Chidambaram seeks release of man held for photographing him

Last Updated: Thursday, November 15, 2012, 10:59

Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday expressed surprise over the arrest of a person who reportedly attempted to take some pictures of him.

No knowledge of the photograph incident: Chidambaram

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 23:20

: Finance Minister P Chidambaram today said he had no knowledge of the incident involving the arrest of a man who was seen taking his pictures at the Chennai airport on Tuesday evening.

Man held at Chennai airport for taking pictures of Chidambaram

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 14:01

A 34-year-old man has been taken into custody for questioning after he was seen taking pictures of Finance Minister P Chidambaram.

Passengers stranded at Chennai airport for over 4 hours

Last Updated: Saturday, November 10, 2012, 13:19

Over 100 Kuala Lumpur bound passengers were stranded at the Chennai airport for over four hours due to a delay in the arrival of the Air Asia flight from that country.

AAI directed not to levy airport dev fee at Kolkata, Chennai

Last Updated: Friday, October 12, 2012, 19:40

The direction of Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh came amidst the process of fixing tariffs initiated by the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA).