New Delhi, March 20 -- Passenger traffic growth at the GMR Group-managed Delhi International Airport (DIAL) is expected to slow down over the coming years, due to capacity constraints and emerging competition.
DIAL expects the slowdown to stem from two factors: the airport is nearing its peak capacity as well as the impending launch of Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, which is expected to divert some traffic from the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in the national capital.
"As the capacity constraints limit Delhi Airport's ability to accommodate rising demand, certain traffic is expected to be spilled over to NIA. The NIA is expected to compete for IGIA's market share, and is expected to have more passe...