Alpha Airports Group Plc has extensive experience in duty free retailing with more than 140 retail outlets across 40 locations in the UK , Europe, USA , and South Asia . In Asia it has outlets in Cochin , Colombo , Kathmandu and Male.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Srinivas Bommidala – Managing Director DIAL said, “We are extremely pleased to appoint Alpha Future as the duty free operator for the Delhi Airport . Their extensive experience across the globe and in the country matches DIAL's vision for providing world class experience to travellers at the Delhi Airport .”
Mr. Peter Williams, CEO Alpha Group stated, “This exciting development continues to build on our Indian sub-continent experience and forms part of our strategy for the region.”
DIAL is currently building a modern airport with state of the art facilities for Delhi . The first phase of the airport would be ready with the completion of a new integrated terminal building in 2010.
This new terminal will cater to both domestic and international passengers and will be capable of handling 37 million passengers per annum. Prior to that, a new domestic airline terminal and a third runway to complement existing two would be built by 2008.
Alpha Airports Group Plc is one of the world's leading aviation support services companies, providing retailing and catering services for airlines and airports. Alpha's 6,900 staff service over 100 airlines worldwide and operate from over 200 outlets at 83 airports in 15 countries.
Delhi International Airport (P) Ltd (DIAL) is a joint venture company; comprising the GMR Group, Airports Authority of India, Fraport, Malaysian Airport and India Development Fund. DIAL is working towards the modernization and restructuring of the Delhi Airport.
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