Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) appeared to be two steps ahead of the curve on Wednesday as COVID-19 testing rules for passengers from high-risk states came into effect. With testing facilities available since September 6, the airport was well-prepared for the latest rules.

RT-PCR tests were made available at the airport on September 6 as they were mandatory for international travellers with no test reports. They were made available to those departing and to non-travellers in October. "We have been well prepared because we have started everything well in advance," said an airport official. "Monday's SOPs didn't come as a shock as we did not have to scramble to arrange for services."