In a remarkable surge of activity, Ahmedabad Airport has witnessed a substantial increase in private jet traffic, with a 30% rise in the days leading up to the highly anticipated ICC World Cup match between arch-rivals Pakistan and India, scheduled for October 14. This influx of high-profile visitors is reshaping the skies over the airport and setting new records for chartered flights.
The bustling city of Ahmedabad is gearing up to host this colossal clash, and it’s not just the cricket enthusiasts who are flocking to the city. Politicians, business magnates, showbiz celebrities, and sports icons are all preparing to descend on the city for this monumental event. To accommodate these prominent figures, a fleet of chartered aircraft has become the preferred mode of travel.
Chartered flights have taken center stage as they ferry in an array of renowned personalities who are eager to witness the cricketing showdown of the year. The surge in private jet traffic attributed to the immense popularity and global significance of the Pakistan-India match. This extraordinary demand for chartered flights not only observed on the day of the match but also the day before and after.
Sources reveal that the Indian Cricket Board itself is inquiring about the availability of chartered flights to cater to the needs of players and officials for the India-Pakistan encounter. Business groups are also vying for non-scheduled chartered flights on the days surrounding the match, while Bollywood luminaries are making concerted efforts to secure their own chartered flights for a seamless journey to Ahmedabad.
To accommodate this surge in air traffic, Ahmedabad Airport has made arrangements for parking a whopping 43 aircraft simultaneously, a necessity given the extraordinary demand. This influx mirrors the airport’s past performance during the 2022 elections in Gujarat when it impressively handled 79 charter aircraft in a single day.
Ahmedabad Airport can handle surges in air traffic with its strong daily schedule of 250 flights, making it ready for the ICC World Cup influx of chartered flights.