Chennai Airport Phase 2 Terminal Delayed to Dec 2026: Bigger Planes, Faster Check-ins

• Chennai Airport's Phase 2 international terminal completion pushed to December 2026, costing Rs 2,467 crore.
• Delay attributed to disruptions in high-quality steel supply due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
• Construction is now progressing steadily, with officials tightening timelines and streamlining processes.
• The project has completed over 40% of total construction, focusing on the exterior truss structure.
• Expansion aims to increase annual passenger capacity to 35 million, handle larger aircraft like Airbus A380, and feature 192 check-in counters.