Bengaluru Airport Leads with Accessibility Excellence

Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru is the first in India to receive Level 1 ACI Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation. The airport's efforts ensure inclusivity for passengers with disabilities, featuring staff training, infrastructure improvements, and programs like 'B-Included' and the Sunflower Lanyard scheme for hidden disabilities.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Bengaluru | Updated: 22-01-2025 16:25 IST | Created: 22-01-2025 16:25 IST
Bengaluru Airport Leads with Accessibility Excellence
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Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first in India to receive Level 1 Accreditation under the Airports Council International's Accessibility Enhancement Programme.

This accomplishment underscores the airport's commitment to inclusivity, ensuring travelers with disabilities and reduced mobility have a seamless experience.

The accreditation reflects proactive initiatives such as the 'B-Included' program and the Sunflower Lanyard scheme, emphasizing universal design principles and continuous staff training for empathetic passenger support, according to Bangalore International Airport Limited.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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