KIA India’s 1st airport to get accessibility accreditation

Bengaluru: Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru has become the first airport in India to receive Level 1 Accreditation under the Airports Council International (ACI) Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation (AEA) Programme, officials said on Wednesday.

This recognition highlights Bengaluru airport's proactive efforts to create an inclusive and accessible airport environment, ensuring that passengers with reduced mobility and disabilities enjoy a seamless and welcoming journey, they said.

The AEA Programme is designed to enhance accessibility and inclusion at airports by addressing the needs of persons with disabilities and older travellers, officials said.

The AEA programme is designed to enhance accessibility and inclusion at airports by addressing the needs of persons with disabilities and older travellers.

At the airport, a committee oversees initiatives to enhance facilities, services and transportation options tailored for Persons with Reduced Mobility and Persons with Disabilities. Staff are given continuous training to ensure empathetic and personalised support for passengers, as well as infrastructure improvements that make air travel stress-free, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) said.