Chennai, April 2 -- In anticipation of the summer vacation rush, Chennai Airport has announced the launch of 206 special flights under its "Summer Special" initiative. These include 42 international and 164 domestic services, aimed at accommodating the significant rise in passenger traffic during the upcoming summer holiday season.

With schools and colleges closing for summer and temperatures soaring across the country, the number of travellers has increased dramatically, especially those flying for leisure or to visit their hometowns. While the airport usually sees around 50,000 passengers a day, that figure is now expected to exceed 55,000, possibly approaching 60,000 in the coming weeks.

To manage the spike in demand, the Airports Au...