India, June 15 -- The renovated old terminal at Pune Airport is expected to become operational within the next couple of months, with 95% of the work completed. Airport authorities said only the installation of security equipment remains before the facility is opened for passenger operations. The upgrade is aimed at improving passenger handling capacity and operational efficiency as air traffic continues to rise.

The redevelopment includes 15 additional check-in counters, taking the total to 49 from the existing 34. The terminal will also have two check-in X-ray machines, four security screening machines, two remote boarding gates, expanded security holding areas, and four DigiYatra gates to speed up passenger movement.

Airport director...