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***Suncity*** · February 25th, 2009, 04:55 PM

Is the Hindustan Times engaging in sensationalism?

ir desi · February 26th, 2009, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Suncity

Is the Hindustan Times engaging in sensationalism?

Is that even a question?

Of course a unified terminal is preferable, but since when was 3 separate terminals a problem?! How many airports in the world operate with 3 or more separate terminals serving domestic carriers? Here in Boston we have 4 separate terminals, all of which serve domestic carriers and 2 of which serve international carriers. I have never wound up at the wrong terminal, and I would think it nearly never happens with other travelers. Even in the final plan there will be 4 terminals, T3-T6. What's the issue?

DIAL simply needs to post elevated highway boards displaying what airline is operating from what terminal. These need to be built keeping in mind upheaval come 2010.

On the subject of HT, I remember their front page headline article the day before I left Delhi. Now I don't particularly like the Congress party at all, but HT was ragging the government for having made the US nuke deal when there are, apparently, enough uranium at home. The GoI just hasn't mined it, and if they did, we'd be all set. They said there was enough uranium to generate 1,000MW for 10 years. We don't ever have to make a foreign deal! Great! Of course, they conveniently ignore that 1,000MW is actually very little power, and that 10 years pass by in an instant. They also conveniently ignored that the US deal opened India to the entire NSG. But when you take the article and face-value and don't think about what it is saying, it sure does sound like the government cheated us all! After reading that article, my regard for HT fell below my regard for GoI.

bialterminal · February 26th, 2009, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suncity

Is the Hindustan Times engaging in sensationalism?

Nope, merely stating a fact. There would not be any confusion if the way of life in India was for people to read road signage and accordingly follow instructions. You don't need a single traffic marshal (the article states that traffic marshals will be deployed). All you need is standardised signage that confirm to certain specifications and standards that people will get used to seeing at airports all around the country. I have navigated my around in complex multi terminal airports like JFK,LAX and LHR without issues like many others.

Euromast · February 26th, 2009, 10:59 PM

New domestic departure in delhi,copyright@gettyimages inagurated today

ir desi · February 26th, 2009, 11:39 PM

Oh...my...God...

Words cannot really describe the work GMR has done here. They have outdone themselves. Of course we were expecting a quality terminal, and we knew how great a job GMR did at HIAL, but I had no idea 1D would turn out this well. And to think, in just a year and a half, this will be Delhi's LCC terminal!

My only quip is that I'm not sure if placing the LCD displays directly on the wall behind the check-in counters was a good idea. In terminals where canopies have been installed and the screens are brought forward, the result has been slightly better. Still, the feeling of airyness and "larger than it is" has been brilliantly achieved.

Euromast · February 26th, 2009, 11:43 PM

Vedio here

TdotTdot · February 26th, 2009, 11:43 PM

A lot of it is still under construction though, rite?

ir desi · February 26th, 2009, 11:50 PM

I would think so? Clearly there is much to be done on the exterior, and probably still final finishings on the inside. I do not know whether all parts of the interior have had basic finishing, though presumably not since the photographer did not photograph those areas.

Illusionist · February 27th, 2009, 12:25 AM

Awesome pics. hope to see more updates soon.

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An Indian airport staff member cleans the floor at the newly inaugrated domestic departure terminal (L) at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on February 26, 2009. The new domestic departure terminal, Terminal 1D, spread over an area of 35000 sq.kms with 8 entry gates, 72 check-in counters and 16 security channels will raise domestic departure capacity to ten million passengers a year. The Terminal 1D will also boast of an exclusive zone for food and beverages and retail stores. AFP PHOTO/ MANAN VATSYAYANA (Photo credit should read MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP/Getty Images)

Daylife.com photos.

niknak · February 27th, 2009, 12:49 AM

OMG, this....in India? this feels like an orgasm!

gvenke · February 27th, 2009, 02:14 AM

its a gud one isnit?

rkramesh · February 27th, 2009, 02:22 AM

Good Heavens!!! I am Absolutely gob smacked!!

This certainly looks as good as the interiors of any of the latest international terminal. Light airy, with a pleasing colou scheme, it gives me a feel of the new T5 at Heathrow. Especially dig those those stylish curvy maroon checkin counters, and the indian motifs on the Brown pyramid pillar cladding.

This certainly raises the bar of expectation of things to come from GMR. I so appreciate their vision and execution of these projects - it certainly comes across as a breath of fresh worldclass air in India and promises some world beating things to come.

If this is the future LCC terminal then I am most eagerly awaiting the real McCoy when Bharath's largest terminal gets completed.

Hats off to you yet again GMR!!! Keep the Bharathiya star shining !!!

sammyk · February 27th, 2009, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ir desi

My only quip is that I'm not sure if placing the LCD displays directly on the wall behind the check-in counters was a good idea. In terminals where canopies have been installed and the screens are brought forward, the result has been slightly better.

C'mon, that sounds like you are trying to find something wrong.

Where else would they put the monitors in that design? Why do you feel it was a bad idea? How would it be better if they were brought forward?

kolkatausa · February 27th, 2009, 03:11 AM

the pics aren't very clear...can we get more pics...the terminal doesn't look very good...but I won't be surprised...they are planning to turn this into a low-cost carrier terminal only, after T3 is built.

niknak · February 27th, 2009, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kolkatausa

the terminal doesn't look very good...

I'm 100% sure you wouldn't say that if this were built in Kolkata!

niknak · February 27th, 2009, 04:22 AM

Here are some perspectives:

I think the terminal looks better than the perspectives!

Fusionist · February 27th, 2009, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Illusionist

need more things like these.. to make it look unique and original. Otherwise most of the brand new airport terminals in India look very structured, not much life.

I think Delhi will be an exception though.. lets wait for more pics

bhargavsura · February 27th, 2009, 04:47 AM

I just have one word man, WOW!!!!

The terminal looks great, lively, and colorful (better than the boring glassy aesthetic feeling). Truly Exceptional. Waiting for more pictures as well.

Long Live Privatization!!

mihir1310 · February 27th, 2009, 05:28 AM

what the hell is that !!!!!! Someone prick me please

kolkatausa · February 27th, 2009, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by niknak

I'm 100% sure you wouldn't say that if this were built in Kolkata!

i meant overall..don't take my words out of context.

and my opinions are always honest and correct with no form of biased statements

the new terminal is meant to be a low cost carrier terminal only...and it shows. However...i might be deceived by the low quality pics. I don't like the maroon counters...look cliched and very old school.

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February 25th, 2009, 04:55 PM	#1241
*Suncity* By the ocean Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 24,076 Likes (Received): 513	Is the Hindustan Times engaging in sensationalism?

February 26th, 2009, 11:39 PM	#1245
ir desi Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hanover, NH, USA Posts: 602 Likes (Received): 1	Oh...my...God... Words cannot really describe the work GMR has done here. They have outdone themselves. Of course we were expecting a quality terminal, and we knew how great a job GMR did at HIAL, but I had no idea 1D would turn out this well. And to think, in just a year and a half, this will be Delhi's LCC terminal! My only quip is that I'm not sure if placing the LCD displays directly on the wall behind the check-in counters was a good idea. In terminals where canopies have been installed and the screens are brought forward, the result has been slightly better. Still, the feeling of airyness and "larger than it is" has been brilliantly achieved.

February 26th, 2009, 11:43 PM	#1246
Euromast Mast Malang Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Raania da pind Posts: 5,477 Likes (Received): 90	Vedio here

February 26th, 2009, 11:43 PM	#1247
TdotTdot Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 305 Likes (Received): 0	A lot of it is still under construction though, rite?

February 26th, 2009, 11:50 PM	#1248
ir desi Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hanover, NH, USA Posts: 602 Likes (Received): 1	I would think so? Clearly there is much to be done on the exterior, and probably still final finishings on the inside. I do not know whether all parts of the interior have had basic finishing, though presumably not since the photographer did not photograph those areas.

February 27th, 2009, 12:49 AM	#1250
niknak Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,718 Likes (Received): 29	OMG, this....in India? this feels like an orgasm!

February 27th, 2009, 02:22 AM	#1252
rkramesh Ramesh Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 979 Likes (Received): 0	Good Heavens!!! I am Absolutely gob smacked!! This certainly looks as good as the interiors of any of the latest international terminal. Light airy, with a pleasing colou scheme, it gives me a feel of the new T5 at Heathrow. Especially dig those those stylish curvy maroon checkin counters, and the indian motifs on the Brown pyramid pillar cladding. This certainly raises the bar of expectation of things to come from GMR. I so appreciate their vision and execution of these projects - it certainly comes across as a breath of fresh worldclass air in India and promises some world beating things to come. If this is the future LCC terminal then I am most eagerly awaiting the real McCoy when Bharath's largest terminal gets completed. Hats off to you yet again GMR!!! Keep the Bharathiya star shining !!!

February 27th, 2009, 03:11 AM	#1254
kolkatausa BANNED Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 801 Likes (Received): 0	the pics aren't very clear...can we get more pics...the terminal doesn't look very good...but I won't be surprised...they are planning to turn this into a low-cost carrier terminal only, after T3 is built.

February 27th, 2009, 04:47 AM	#1258
bhargavsura Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,468	I just have one word man, WOW!!!! The terminal looks great, lively, and colorful (better than the boring glassy aesthetic feeling). Truly Exceptional. Waiting for more pictures as well. Long Live Privatization!!