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Fourth theft in 16 months: Dubai-Pune flyer robbed of ₹1.5 lakh cash at airport

The victim, Suyog Sapkal, 45, a businessman from Pimpri, lodged a complaint with the airport police stating that he had found the lock on his trolley bag broken upon collecting it from the luggage belt

A similar incident occurred on January 13 this year when another passenger, Prasanna Vijay Nahar, 42, from Nigdi, reported a theft of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.8 lakh from his checked-in luggage after arriving from Delhi on an Air India flight. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Published on May 06, 2025 07:54 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Hunt for elusive leopard continues at Pune airport; probe on in Daund baby death case

Leopard continues to evade capture five days into the launch of search operations on the premises of Pune airport; efforts continue for over 40 hours to verify the alleged involvement of leopard in the death of infant in Daund

Efforts continue for over 40 hours to verify the alleged involvement of leopard in the death of infant in Daund; leopard continues to evade capture five days into the launch of search operations on the premises of Pune airport (HT FILE)

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Published on May 03, 2025 08:08 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Redevelopment of old terminal at Pune airport to be completed by August 2025

The revamped area of the old terminal will house 16 additional check-in counters, designed to streamline passenger processing and minimise wait times

As per the information shared by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) Pune, redevelopment of the old terminal will entail conversion of the existing arrival hall into an extended departure hall connected to the new integrated terminal building (NITB) via a corridor. (HT FILE)

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Published on May 01, 2025 06:12 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Hours later, search operation still going on for leopard

According to forest department officials, despite an overnight operation by teams comprising forest officials and RESQ CT personnel, the leopard was not located

Tathe further confirmed that flight operations at Pune Airport remain unaffected by the ongoing efforts. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Published on Apr 30, 2025 06:20 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Leopard sighting near Pune Airport triggers panic

Confirming the report, Suresh Varak, range forest officer of the Pune Forest Division, said, “We received a call regarding a leopard sighting at Pune Airport

However, it is yet to be confirmed whether the animal was actually near the runway. A team of forest officials is en route to the location to investigate. (FILE)

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Published on Apr 29, 2025 05:56 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Low-cost ‘Udaan Yatra Café’ to open at Pune airport today

A designated space near the departure gate has already been finalised and will be inaugurated by minister of state civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol

The highlight of the ‘Udaan Yatra Café’ is its affordability offering essentials like bottled water and tea at just <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10. The initiative aims to benefit the everyday traveller, making refreshments at the airport accessible to all. (HT FILE)

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Published on Apr 28, 2025 07:32 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Pune Airport runway expansion project to be implemented on fast-track basis

Union minister Murlidhar Mohol fast-tracks Pune Airport runway expansion, urging PMC to build alternative road as part of project to boost international connectivity.

During a meeting with senior officials from multiple departments, Mohol also instructed the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to construct an alternative road in the Lohegaon area, as the existing Vishrantwadi–Lohegaon Road is expected to be affected by the airstrip extension work. (HT)

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Published on Apr 09, 2025 05:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Pune Airport sees 10.6 % rise in footfall from previous year

The number also marks a 10.6 per cent increase from the previous year’s figure of 9.52 million travellers

Meanwhile, December 2024 recorded the highest passenger volume of the year, totalling 954,000 travellers. (HT)

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Published on Apr 04, 2025 06:26 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Pune Airport to operate 104 flights daily under ‘summer schedule’

Unlike the winter schedule wherein limited flight slots often result in booking challenges leaving many travellers frustrated, the summer schedule will ensure that passengers have greater access to flights eliminating last-minute cancellations and slot shortages

This marks a notable increase compared to the ongoing winter schedule wherein Pune Airport handles around 90 departures and 90 arrivals daily, totalling 180 flight movements per day. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 31, 2025 06:20 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Pune DRM reviews pax facilities at Pune railway station

As the summer rush intensifies, passengers are expecting swift measures from railway authorities to ensure basic amenities

Divisional railway manager (DRM) of Pune division, Central Railway (CR), Rajesh Kumar Verma, on Friday reviewed the Pune railway station premises. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 29, 2025 08:06 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Pax furious over flight delays at Pune airport

With many flights getting delayed over the past two to three days, passengers flying out of Pune airport are facing a lot of inconvenience

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Published on Feb 27, 2025 06:48 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Foreign currency worth $400,000 seized from students' notebooks at Pune airport

Officials said the students revealed that a Pune-based travel agent gave them the bags before departure, claiming they contained documents for her Dubai office.

Customs officials seized over $400,000 hidden in notebooks at Pune airport.(X- @aparanjape)

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Updated on Feb 27, 2025 05:09 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Ex-Maha minister claims son ‘taken’ on Bangkok flight ‘forcefully’: Police

Ranjan Kumar Sharma, joint commissioner of police, said they received information that Rishiraj Sawant had boarded a flight from the airport.

Ex-Maharashtra minister Tanaji Sawant (middle)(X)

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Published on Feb 10, 2025 09:32 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

DigiYatra service launched at Pune Airport’s new terminal

DigiYatra is a mobile app that uses facial recognition to verify a passenger’s identity at the airport. Previously the service was available only at the old terminal, said officials

Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol during the inauguration of DigiYatra service at Pune Airport’s New Integrated Terminal Building. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Feb 10, 2025 07:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Mohol proposes Katraj-Hinjewadi, Kharadi-Airport metro lines

Mohol asked Pune municipal commissioner Rajendra Bhosale to prepare the DPR proposal at the meeting on Wednesday. Maha-Metro managing director Shravan Hardikar was present

The minister has also proposed a metro line through double-decker flyover to facilitate traffic flow on Vanaz to Chandani Chowk route. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Feb 06, 2025 06:20 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

DigiYatra to start ops at Pune Airport’s new terminal from February 8

The DigiYatra service was previously operational at the old terminal of the airport. However, the service at the new terminal had been pending

All necessary permits and technical processes have now been completed, and the system is ready for service, said officials. (HT )

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Updated on Jan 31, 2025 11:50 PM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Stuck in traffic, many Punekars miss flights

The commute to and from Pune airport has long been a pain point for passengers because of congested and narrow roads, bottlenecks, absence of speedways, inadequate public transportation, expensive and time-consuming travel, uncertainty of duration especially during peak hours

Pune airport has for a long time been one of India’s top 10 airports in terms of passenger traffic. Being aware of the city’s future air traffic growth potential, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) should have thought of teaming up with local elected representatives, municipal and state government authorities to create rapid transport infrastructure for speedy and economical commute to the airport from various parts of the city, says expert. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Jan 28, 2025 09:00 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Pune airport sets new record of 208 flight ops in single day

A total 104 flights from destinations like Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata and others carrying 16,400 passengers landed at Pune Airport whereas a total 104 flights carrying 16,500 passengers departed from Pune Airport to various destinations

While the number of flights today is around 200 daily, we need a minimum of 400 to 500 flights daily from Pune Airport to cater to the demand, says official. (HT FILE)

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Updated on Jan 14, 2025 08:44 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Screening of pax not yet started at Pune Airport, HMPV notwithstanding

PMC has yet to start HMPV screening at Pune Airport due to lack of government guidelines, despite cases emerging in India and alerts for health systems.

An eight-month-old girl in Bengaluru has been found to be infected with the virus. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jan 09, 2025 05:52 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Digi Yatra system to start operating from Pune Airport New Terminal

On March 31, 2023, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) Pune launched the Digi Yatra system at Pune Airport

Pune is the fourth airport in the country to use the FRS system of Digi Yatra for the passengers’ security check-in process. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jan 07, 2025 07:04 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Roads less choked as VIP visits decrease post govt formation

Traffic around Pune Airport has eased after the elections, as VIP-related roadblocks have been lifted, improving commutes for local residents.

Security arrangements including temporary ‘no entries’ were in place till polling day to ensure a smooth commute for VIPs including state and union ministers and others who participated in the election campaigns. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 09, 2024 05:10 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Delay in online cab booking at Pune Airport allege passengers, demand action by RTO and CCPA

According to passengers, the algorithm is manipulated in such a way that they are forced to book costlier Sedan rides

According to advocate Milind Pawar, affected commuters should approach the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA). (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 09, 2024 05:06 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Passengers stranded at Kochi airport reach Pune after 9 hours delay

Passengers were miffed as they were told at the airport that the flight would be delayed due to technical reasons

Not only the Kochi-Pune flight but several flights of the Air India Express from Kochi airport to other destinations like Bengaluru and Kolkata got cancelled. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 07, 2024 06:50 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Cab Drivers threaten strike from Dec 11 to Dec 15 demanding higher commission

In a release, the union stated that though the Pune RTO has cancelled transport aggregator licences, online companies like Ola and Uber are doing illegal business at Aero Mall, which is under contract with the AAI, Government of India

According to the drivers, no action has been taken despite repeated complaints. As a result, they have decided to go on strike, seeking resolution of the issue. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 04, 2024 06:44 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Mahayuti aims to win all eight assembly seats in Pune city: Murlidhar Mohol

Positioned as a prominent Maratha face for the party amid ongoing agitations led by Manoj Jarange Patil over Maratha reservations, Mohol spoke to HT on the election and Pune’s development

BJP has entrusted Pune Member of Parliament (MP) and minister of state for civil aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, with significant responsibilities in the upcoming assembly elections. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Nov 15, 2024 08:38 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Pune airport expands domestic, int’l flights

According to information provided by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) Pune, the carrier has added additional flights to destinations such as Chennai, Indore, Ahmedabad, and Dehradun. Pune Airport is presently connected directly to 35 domestic destinations

In addition, Air India Express will begin direct flights from Pune to Chennai and Kochi. “My hometown is Chennai, and there used to be few direct flights from Pune to Chennai. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Oct 26, 2024 06:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Three flights at Pune Airport receive bomb threats

Of these three flights, two were departures and one was an arrival and they belonged to Indigo and Akasa Air

The threat to the flights was assessed and the procedure to file a police complaint was carried out, said officials. (HT FILE)

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Published on Oct 24, 2024 10:46 PM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Flyers frustrated with switching terminals, arduous walking at Pune Airport

Passengers arriving at the new terminal have to walk to the old terminal just to catch a connecting fligh

passengers arriving at the new terminal have to walk all the way to the new Aero Mall just to board a cab. (Representative Photo)

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Updated on Oct 14, 2024 08:02 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Decks cleared for runway extension, international flights at Pune Airport

The high-level technical meeting regarding runway expansion and construction of other facilities at Pune Airport was held on Tuesday

In this meeting, land acquisition from the state government, transfer of land from the ministry of defence, apron area, runway length, new terminal building and other issues related to Pune Airport were discussed. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Oct 09, 2024 05:20 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Family not allowed to carry kid’s dinosaur toy at Pune airport

Family and their child were denied permission to take dinosaur toy in their hand baggage by CISF personnel at Pune airport on Tuesday

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Updated on Oct 03, 2024 06:30 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

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The victim, Suyog Sapkal, 45, a businessman from Pimpri, lodged a complaint with the airport police stating that he had found the lock on his trolley bag broken upon collecting it from the luggage belt

Leopard continues to evade capture five days into the launch of search operations on the premises of Pune airport; efforts continue for over 40 hours to verify the alleged involvement of leopard in the death of infant in Daund

The revamped area of the old terminal will house 16 additional check-in counters, designed to streamline passenger processing and minimise wait times

According to forest department officials, despite an overnight operation by teams comprising forest officials and RESQ CT personnel, the leopard was not located

Confirming the report, Suresh Varak, range forest officer of the Pune Forest Division, said, “We received a call regarding a leopard sighting at Pune Airport

A designated space near the departure gate has already been finalised and will be inaugurated by minister of state civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol

Union minister Murlidhar Mohol fast-tracks Pune Airport runway expansion, urging PMC to build alternative road as part of project to boost international connectivity.

The number also marks a 10.6 per cent increase from the previous year’s figure of 9.52 million travellers

Unlike the winter schedule wherein limited flight slots often result in booking challenges leaving many travellers frustrated, the summer schedule will ensure that passengers have greater access to flights eliminating last-minute cancellations and slot shortages

As the summer rush intensifies, passengers are expecting swift measures from railway authorities to ensure basic amenities

With many flights getting delayed over the past two to three days, passengers flying out of Pune airport are facing a lot of inconvenience

Officials said the students revealed that a Pune-based travel agent gave them the bags before departure, claiming they contained documents for her Dubai office.

Ranjan Kumar Sharma, joint commissioner of police, said they received information that Rishiraj Sawant had boarded a flight from the airport.

DigiYatra is a mobile app that uses facial recognition to verify a passenger’s identity at the airport. Previously the service was available only at the old terminal, said officials

Mohol asked Pune municipal commissioner Rajendra Bhosale to prepare the DPR proposal at the meeting on Wednesday. Maha-Metro managing director Shravan Hardikar was present

The DigiYatra service was previously operational at the old terminal of the airport. However, the service at the new terminal had been pending

The commute to and from Pune airport has long been a pain point for passengers because of congested and narrow roads, bottlenecks, absence of speedways, inadequate public transportation, expensive and time-consuming travel, uncertainty of duration especially during peak hours

A total 104 flights from destinations like Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata and others carrying 16,400 passengers landed at Pune Airport whereas a total 104 flights carrying 16,500 passengers departed from Pune Airport to various destinations

PMC has yet to start HMPV screening at Pune Airport due to lack of government guidelines, despite cases emerging in India and alerts for health systems.

On March 31, 2023, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) Pune launched the Digi Yatra system at Pune Airport

Traffic around Pune Airport has eased after the elections, as VIP-related roadblocks have been lifted, improving commutes for local residents.

According to passengers, the algorithm is manipulated in such a way that they are forced to book costlier Sedan rides

Passengers were miffed as they were told at the airport that the flight would be delayed due to technical reasons

In a release, the union stated that though the Pune RTO has cancelled transport aggregator licences, online companies like Ola and Uber are doing illegal business at Aero Mall, which is under contract with the AAI, Government of India

Positioned as a prominent Maratha face for the party amid ongoing agitations led by Manoj Jarange Patil over Maratha reservations, Mohol spoke to HT on the election and Pune’s development

According to information provided by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) Pune, the carrier has added additional flights to destinations such as Chennai, Indore, Ahmedabad, and Dehradun. Pune Airport is presently connected directly to 35 domestic destinations

Of these three flights, two were departures and one was an arrival and they belonged to Indigo and Akasa Air

Passengers arriving at the new terminal have to walk to the old terminal just to catch a connecting fligh

The high-level technical meeting regarding runway expansion and construction of other facilities at Pune Airport was held on Tuesday

Family and their child were denied permission to take dinosaur toy in their hand baggage by CISF personnel at Pune airport on Tuesday

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