In March 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated 15 airports, including the expanded Terminal 1 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport at Delhi, which will now have the capacity to handle 40 million passengers per annum.
Located 20km from the Indian capital, New Delhi, and many notable attractions such as India Gate; The Red Fort; Connaught Place; The Bahai (Lotus) Temple; and being one of the nearby major cities to the Taj Mahal, Indira Gandhi T1 is expecting to fully utilise its 40m MPPA, Mr I Prabhakara Rao, the GMR Deputy Manager shares these thoughts which he summed up perfectly in a recent press statement:
“Terminal 1 enhances capacity and redefines the passenger experience while embracing sustainability. The expanded integrated terminal, a marvel of innovation and aesthetics, will serve 40 million passengers annually, double its previous capacity. Through this project, we have reimagined a seamless journey facilitated by facial recognition, self-service kiosks, and automated baggage systems. Spacious concourses bathed in natural light, offering a haven of comfort with prayer rooms, yoga areas, and quiet zones are its integral part. This project is about India’s aspirations and positions the National Capital as a Gateway to New India.”
With such a high expected passenger flow, IGI were looking for a reliable partner to provide them with not only seating longevity — thus reducing their cost of purchase through our proven extended product lifespan — but also a company with a complimentary product design ethos to outfit their new concourse. As a result, Zoeftig were chosen to be the sole beam seating supplier of choice for T1, a welcome addition to our 55+ other airport installations in the region.
Zoeftig supplied Indira Gandhi with our award-winning Contact seating beams, finished in a duo of high-longevity complimentary blue PU, with multiple integrated power options in the form of our own Charge Plus modules — providing passengers with easy, fast charging while on the move.
Paul Williams, CEO of Zoeftig, said on the subject:
“We are delighted to continue expanding on our already strong relationship with many of India’s premiere aviation providers. The new airport at IGI is looking brilliant, and I for one can’t wait to pass through there on my next visit to the country. As a team, we can’t say enough great things about working with the project contractors, L&T, and to the airport operators, GMR, thank you for trusting us to provide your spaces with a truly optimal seating solution.”
