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 About Mumbai

Mumbai is to India is what New York is to America, a city of dreams. The place with its rich heritage and urbane culture has since forever brought forth people from all walks of life together. It is also recognised as the commercial capital of India with over millions of migrants flocking over from different parts of the country and even world! Mumbai is the second big city in India after Delhi and has a busy airport as well as an active lifestyle. The city has far too many beautiful places to visit and culture to take in. Mumbai has been named after Mumba Devi and is the state Maharashtra's capital. The flight connectivity of Mumbai is splendid with various major cities in the world, making it one of the most important cities.

Best time to visit Mumbai

Fixing an ideal season to visit Mumbai can be tricky as the city is always bustling with energy and travellers. The winters in Mumbai are pleasant as the temperatures drop, and the city's festive spirit takes over. Even though the atmosphere is humid during winter, the city life would not cease to amaze you. Mumbai's monsoon is legendary as everybody loves and hates the city's rains at the same time. From June to September, the city of Mumbai experiences heavy rain which could be cumbersome for travelling but beautiful nevertheless. Flight tickets to Mumbai are often a little pricey as the city is an important commercial hub. The living expenses and accommodation has a range from cheap to extravagant. You can book a hotel in Mumbai or pick the hostel life.

Places to visit in Mumbai

The city is full of vibrant places and heritages to explore. The top attractions of Mumbai include the Gateway of India. Located right at the Colaba bay is the beautiful gate-like structure build by the Britishers. The structure continues to attract tourists to this day as it faces the beautiful Arabian Sea on one side and the Taj Mahal hotel on the other. While you're exploring South Mumbai, you should check out the ancient Asian Library which is located at Horniman Circle. The steps of the library is a prime spot for concerts hosted by Kala Ghoda Festival. You should also visit the Taraporewala Aquarium which has some beautiful marine life, including the remains of an enormous whale. The Nehru Planetarium located in Worli is an interesting complex where you will be blessed with some fabulous mysteries of the universe.

Beaches

Located on the coast, Mumbai's shores touch the Arabian Sea. The crowded beaches might not be clean as compared to some of the pristine blue shores of Goa or Kerala, but the vibrant energy of people enjoying the sunset on the beach is a wholesome experience. You can check out beaches such as Juhu Beach, Versova Beach, Girgaum Chowpatty Beach, Gorai Beach and Aksa Beach, to name a few. A little away from the city centre lies this untouched beach called Rajodi Beach, where you can actually learn how to surf.

Pilgrimage

Mumbai is also famous for its love for Lord Ganesha. The famous Siddhivinayak Temple is interestingly located at the heart of the city, in Dadar. The temple sees a staggering footfall regularly as many devotees worship the power of Lord Ganesha. During Ganesh Chaturthi, the pandals built around the temple looks exquisite. Another important pilgrimage is the Haji Ali, located on the Arabian Sea and connected to the city by a narrow bridge. Close to the Haji Ali is the Mahalakshmi Temple, also nestled by the edge of the sea. You should also visit Mount Mary in Bandra. Other important temples include Mumba Devi and ISKCON.

Things to do in Mumbai

Walk on the promenade popularly known as Marine Drive

The much-hyped Marine Drive, also known as Queen's Necklace, is a promenade constructed by the city. Many movies have been shot with Marine Drive as the backdrop. There is literally no reason yet every reason to check out this place, sit over the promenade and stare at the wide sea.

Shop at Colaba Causeway Market

Colaba Causeway is another prominent marketplace in the city that is forever crowded. Causeway's collection of accessories, clothes, chappals and the area, everything is a vibe that you'd want to be a part of. Plus, famous cafes such as Mondegar and Leopold are also located here.

Spend a day at Goregaon Film City

Mumbai's biggest highlight and gift to the world is Bollywood. Home to one of the biggest film industries in the world, the Goregaon Film City is one such place you simply cannot miss when in the city. Watch the actors play their roles in a make-believe set that you've always watched in the comfort of your couch at home.

Explore the Sanjay Gandhi National Park

A little away from the city centre is the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, also known as the city's lungs, is a vast expanse of lush green forest. You can rent cycles and explore the national park, opt for trekking and trek the trails leading to Kanheri Caves or simply just pack a lunch and indulge in some picnic at the park.

Food and Restaurants in Mumbai

The list of places with the best food in Mumbai is exhausting. The city, with its urban lifestyle, has a type of restaurant and food for every kind of crowd. For the ones who want to get their hands dirty (literally) with Mumbai's street food culture, Khao gallis is the place to be at. There are many Khao gallis in the city, starting from Churchgate to Ghatkopar. These lanes are dedicated spots for hawkers and street food owners to sell their speciality. You'll find vada pavs, pav bhaji stalls, chat corners, Anna with his slew of South Indian dishes like idli, vada, dosa, guys selling small street pizzas, frankie rolls, etc.

For the ones who wish to indulge in some pricey lounge setting, you should head to Masala Library, Gaylord, Hakkasan, The Bombay Canteen, Olive, The Clearing House, Bastian, Wasabi, to name a few. These places are celebrated and have been founded by renowned chefs from the culinary field. If you do not have any preferences as such, then you should visit some of the popular cafes and restaurants that have been part of Mumbai for a long time. These include Kyani's, Britannia & Co, Bademiya, Cafe Madras, Cafe Mondegar, Sardar Pav Bhaji, Cafe Gulshan, Cafe Leopold, O Pedro, Imbiss, to name a few.

How to reach Mumbai

By Air

Mumbai is one of the busiest cities in India, as is the city's domestic and international airport. As the commercial capital of the country, the city's domestic and international airports are admirably connected to big cities in the country and globally. Flights to and from Mumbai fly to various big cities in India such as Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Guwahati and basically most of the cities in the country. Formerly known by the name Sahar International Airport, the airport was re-christened to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Terminal 2) while the domestic airport has been named Santacruz Airport (Terminal 1). It is important for you to know from which terminal you'll be boarding the flight from Mumbai as they are located in two diverse sides of the city.

The airport has major Indian and international airlines stationed at the airport. These include IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Etihad Airways, Emirates and more. Mumbai's international routes are crowded too as there are multitudes of flights flying to global cities namely, New York, San Francisco, Dubai, Hong Kong, Beijing, London, Tokyo and more. Travelling from the airport within the city is quite convenient as there are taxi cabs, Ola and Uber services, rickshaws and buses that can be found right outside the airport. In fact, 1 km away from the airport is the Mumbai Metro which connects the city's varied geography.

By Rail

The railway network of Mumbai is touted to be one of the best in the city. It has direct train connections to various cities in India. These cities include Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad and more. The city has two main terminals namely Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Mumbai Central, from where you can take outstation trains. However, much recently, they opened the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, which also connects to various parts of the country. There are mail trains and express trains that travel from the Mumbai city, including Mumbai Rajdhani, Duronto, Konkan Kanya Express and more. The excellent connectivity of Mumbai with other cities makes it easy to traverse.

By Road

Major national highways connect Mumbai to various parts of India. You can literally take a road trip to anywhere you want from Mumbai without any hassle. In fact, you can travel from any part of the country and reach Mumbai with its impeccable roadway connections. Not to mention how there are several buses run by the state and private owners that travel from the city regularly. Many travellers often opt for road trips as the roads leading up to Mumbai are beautiful. Travelling by buses is quite economical as well. 

  About RwandAir

RwandAir Limited or just RwandAir is the national flag carrier of Rwanda. The airline predominantly operates as a domestic route and international route service to Central Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa, West Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Its main hub is at Kigali International Airport in Kigali. Following the Rwandan genocide in 1994 which was a mass slaughter of the Tutsi, moderate Hutu and Twa, the government of the country made several attempts to restore the former national flag carrier, Air Rwanda, operations of which were ceased. As the country was trying to repair itself and return to normalcy following the genocide, the government did its best to attract many companies to revive the airline. A huge number of enterprises and private companies also expressed interest to partner with the Rwanda government. Eventually, Uganda-based SA Alliance Air took up the operations of RwandAir between 1997 and 2000. However, as SA Alliance Air's operations had ceased in 2000, the government of Rwanda once again took over all the operations of the airline, starting from rebranding it to altering its management.

The plan was to ensure that the airline doesn't terminate services. By 2002, the airline was able to commence operations as it followed the new brand name, Rwandair Express. It was established as the national flag carrier of Rwanda and focussed solely on passenger transport. In 2016, after nearly 14 years since its revival, the airline received its International Air Transport Association's Safety Audit for Ground Operations. The airline has had quite a tumultuous journey in surviving in the aviation industry with the constant civil conflicts in the country. By 2009, RwandAir's strategy to expand its regional market and to enhance the domestic routes became their sole focus. They planned to include cities such as Dar-es-Salaam of Tanzania, Nairobi of Kenya and Gisenyi of Western Rwandan province to join the regional network. In the same year, RwandAir registered itself with the new trademark 'RwandAir Ltd' which has since been used as the operating name of the airline. Following the rebranding that took place, the airline dropped RwandAir Express and acquired RwandAir as its new brand name. The main reason behind dropping Express from the airline's name was to add more seriousness to its brand and to acquire itself as a large airline.

By 2010, the airline, under the leadership of Rene Janata, also introduced a frequent flyer programme called Dream Miles. The move was certainly appreciated as it further enhanced the stance that RwandAir aimed to project to the world. After the exit of Rene Janata later the same year, John Mirenge took over the office to become RwandAir's new CEO. Despite being founded in 2002, much of RwandAir's expansions and development took place at the end of the decade. By 2010, the airline managed to acquire its new Boeing 737-500s. Two of the aircraft were delivered to the airline in the same year. The two aircraft have been leased from the General Electric Capital Aviation Services by the airline. The flight boasts a two-class configuration with 12 business class seats and the remaining 90 as economy class seats. In 2011, the airline welcomed its first delivery of aircraft that was purchased by RwandAir. Much of the fleet of RwandAir have either been leased or bought as second-hand with their Boeing 737-800 being the first aircraft purchased by the airline. The Boeing 737 Next Generation became the only aircraft across African carriers to be operated in the continent.

In the same year, the airline also took delivery of its second Boeing 737-800 Next Generation. While it started expanding its fleet by purchasing new and better aircraft models, RwandAir also put its focus on further extending its operations among other African countries. In 2013, the airline announced that they would be commencing international routes to Cape Town, Juba, Accra, Zanzibar and Harare. Much recently, the Middle Eastern airline, Qatar Airways, purchased 49 per cent of shares in RwandAir. This move came right after the airline bought 60 percent of stakes in the Bugesera International Airport in Rwanda. Currently, RwandAir's ownership is divided between the government of Rwanda and Qatar Airways with the former owning 51 percent of shares. The airline has been a loss-making venture for quite a long time now. The government of Rwanda aimed to privatise the airline once it would start showing profits. However, the airline is yet to show profits that would enable more buyers and investors to want to invest in it. So far, Qatar Airways is the only airline to have invested in RwandAir.

Fleet size of RwandAir

Even though it has been a while for RwandAir to be present in the aviation industry or even be part of the country, the operations haven't really kicked off the way one would have expected it to. The fleet size of RwandAir is also considerably small as it has only 13 aircraft. With a slew of African destinations that the airline covers, the fleet is rather small. However, with the involvement of Qatar Airways, it does seem like the airline's operations might pick up after all. In fact, once they can establish a better name, the airline's next focus will be on its fleet expansion. Currently, the fleet consists of one Airbus A330-300, one Airbus A330-200, four Boeing 737-800NG, two Bombardier Q0400 NextGen, two Bombardier CRJ-900 NextGen and two Boeing 737-700NG.

Baggage Allowance

RwandAir's baggage allowance enables passengers to carry 23 kg. While the airline has 23 kg baggage allowance for all the passengers, the only way the rules alter is depending on the cabin class. According to the airline's policy, the economy class and premium economy class passengers are allowed to carry two pieces of checked baggage. Meanwhile, the business class passengers are allowed to carry three pieces of checked baggage. In case the passengers have excess baggage and need extra weight, the airline also has provision to purchase extra baggage. The cabin baggage policy involves passengers carrying 10 kgs. Passengers mustn't carry more than 10 kg weight for their cabin baggage. The dimension of the baggage should also not exceed 55 cm x 38 cm x 20 cm measurement. This is basically the length, width and depth of the baggage. Along with the cabin baggage, the airline also allows passengers to carry an additional accessory bag. The bag could be a laptop, a handbag, a briefcase or even a camera bag. The accessory bag should fit under the front seat.

In-flight services

RwandAir might be a national flag carrier, but the airline has miles to go before they are able to provide passengers with upscale in-flight services. They do have the basic amenities such as reclining seats with legroom, provision for in-flight meals and also spacious overhead bins. Other high-tech equipment to enhance the in-flight services can be received once RwandAir chooses to expand its fleet with newer aircraft.

Popular routes and top cities for RwandAir

RwandAir is known to connect a plethora of domestic route and international route destinations. Despite being a considerably small airline with less presence, RwandAir has been working towards expanding its regional route connectivity. As of 2020, the top destinations for RwandAir include Brussels, Benin, Bujumbura, Douala, Kinshasa, Addis Ababa, Libreville, Accra, Conakry, Mumbai, Tel Aviv, Abidjan, Mombasa, Nairobi, Bamako, Abuja, Lagos, Brazzaville, Bugesera, Cyangugu, Kigali, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Juba, Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro, Entebbe, Dubai, London, Lusaka and Harare. The airline also has codeshare agreements with a few airlines. Since RwandAir does not have a very strong presence in the aviation industry, the codeshare agreements are also a few. They include Brussels Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways, Turkish Airlines and Westair Aviation.

Why travel by RwandAir?

RwandAir is easily one of the best options to pick when travelling to African countries. The airline is one of the handful of airlines in the continent to have such a massive domestic route and international route connectivity. Passengers can easily reach East Africa from West Africa on RwandAir as the airline does offer excellent network. While they have been slow with their expansion plans due to several financial constraints, the airline has accommodated some recent technology to enhance the experience of passengers.

On the airline's booking window, travellers can book either one or multiple RwandAir flight ticket/s and receive promotional offers too. On the same page, the airline has also accommodated a web check-in window. Along with this, passengers can also receive updates on flight updates and flight status. Following the booking of the air ticket, RwandAir tends to share the company policy with respect to travelling. They even mention baggage allowance and other such important details along with the ticket. RwandAir is a loss-making venture that is yet to receive some good news in terms of monetary profits. However, despite its position, the airline has ensured to bring forth facilities and equipment that cater to bring comfort and convenience to the passenger. Hence, it is an ideal choice for travellers who wish to explore African terrains. Also, the flights are considerably cheap and affordable.

  About Mumbai Airport

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, which was acknowledged as Sahar International Airport, is a prominent international airport that serves the Mumbai metropolis. It is deemed to be the second busiest airport in India, after Delhi, with respect to international passenger traffic and cargo traffic. Recently, the airport crossed London's Gatwick Airport to become the world's busiest airports to operate a single runway at a time. The airport is sprawled across 1,850 acres and takes care of about 950 aircraft movements in a day. The airport has been awarded various titles including, "Best Airport in India and Central Asia". Mumbai airport is also recognised as one of the three airports to implement Airport Collaborative Decision Making in India. A-CDM has been implemented to ensure that the efficiency in terms of takeoffs and landings, along with other necessary facilities.

About Mumbai Airport Terminals

Initially, the Mumbai Airport, also previously known as Sahar International Airport, had both the international and domestic terminals located in the same airport. With the introduction of T2, the terminals were divided into dedicated domestic and international airports, sharing the same runway and airport complex. The domestic airport, also called the Santacruz Airport, served flights to primarily operate domestic airlines and low-cost carriers. Meanwhile, the international airport focussed on international airlines and flights flying out of the city. However, much recently, all the domestic and international flight activities have been shifted to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Terminal 2 has many provisions, including multi-level parking for 5,000 cars, 192 check-in counters, 60 immigration counters for departure, 14 baggage carousels and 76 immigration booths for arrival. There are many numerous lounges, including the GVK lounge, which is a luxury lounge. There are lounges for Business class travellers and first-class passengers as well.

About airport authority

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is owned and served by MIAL (Mumbai International Airport Private Limited). MIAL is a consortium of GVK Industries Ltd., Bidvest, Airports Company South Africa and Airports Authority of India. While the consortium holds 74 per cent ownership, the other 26 per cent is owned by the Airports Authority of India. Ever since the MIAL venture has come into existence, the international airport has witnessed tremendous infrastructural growth. There are tremendous improvements in terms of the aesthetics, passenger convenience, design and refurbishing of the domestic terminals 1A&1B as well as the international terminals 2B & 2C. A new domestic terminal 1C has also been introduced in Terminal 2. MIAL has also undertaken projects to improve the taxiways, aprons and rehabilitation of both the runways.

Facilities at the Mumbai Airport

Child care centres: To make travelling with young ones easier and convenient, special child care rooms have been created at the Mumbai Airport. The room is reserved to cater to the needs of young kids ranging from changing diapers to feeding and many such necessities. It is well-sanitised and is well-maintained to ensure that the mother feels safe. Baby strollers have also been made available at the airport

Smoking zones: Enclosed smoking rooms have been arranged for at the Mumbai Airport. The smoking lounges are facilitated to ensure that the atmosphere of the airport is smoke-free. You can also purchase packets at the airport.

WiFi and Telecommunication Services: WiFi and telecommunication services are also available at the Mumbai Airport. There are free WiFis and Premium WiFis available. This way, you wouldn't have to compromise on your business and professional obligations. You can also find SIM card facilities at the airport for a temporary SIM if you have come for a short period of time.

Medical Centre: The Mumbai Airport is well-equipped with medical services to cater to emergencies. There are ICU ambulances and medical centres catering to medical emergencies 24/7. They are spread out in the airport's vicinity.

Luggage services, cloak room and baggage trolleys: Special storage services have been accommodated where you can keep your luggage and other items. Other luggage facilities include depositing of the baggage at the domestic terminal and receiving them at the international terminal. You can also find baggage trolleys outside the airport as well as in the terminal.

ATMs and Currency exchange: The airport also has provisions for foreign exchange. The airport also has ATMs and other money-related facilities to make travelling more convenient for passengers. The airport has a bevy of foreign exchange counters, ATMs and banks.

Valet parking and other parking facilities: Mumbai airport also has valet parking and other parking services. You can pay a nominal fee and keep your car at the airport's parking zone. You can also avail from their valet parking services.

Play zone, prayer and meditation rooms: If you are travelling with kids, you can actually take them to the play area that has been reserved for kids. They are safe and child-friendly. The airport also has special rooms for multi-faith prayer rooms as well as meditation halls. While you wait for your flight and are nervous, you can use this time to relax and calm your nerves.

Restaurants and cafes: The airport has a slew of restaurants and cafes that you can check out. From classic local establishments such as Shiv Sagar to globally recognised joints such as Burger King, McDonald's and KFC, you can find them at the airport. There are provisions for restaurants serving liquor as well.

Automated buggies: To make commute within the airport convenient, you can also take the buggy services. They will pick you up from the security check and drop you at the boarding area. The services are especially recommended for people with medical conditions and disabilities. The airport also has wheelchairs and other services to commute within the terminal.

Postal services: The Mumbai airport also has provision for postal services. Postal services are located at the exit of both the terminals of Mumbai airport. If you have any last-minute document that needs to be mailed, you wouldn't need to worry about it.

VIP lounge: The airport is also host to many VIP lounges and upscaled restaurants and food establishments. If you are a premium member at any of the airlines with airport lounge as one of the perks, you will be able to benefit the privileges of the VIP lounge as well as the services provided by them.

Top airlines flying from the Mumbai Airport

Mumbai airport is excellently connected to major domestic and international cities. Unsurprisingly, it is known to be the second busiest airport in the country due to its phenomenal ability to accommodate a slew of international and domestic airlines. In fact, the airport witnesses approximately 950 aircraft activities on a daily basis. Mumbai airport connects domestic cities such as Rajkot, Dehradun, Madurai, Lucknow, Kannur, Leh, Ranchi, Jabalpur and more. Thanks to the brilliant connectivity Mumbai has with other cities in the country, it doesn't require any connecting flights too. In fact, the Mumbai airport has a majority of airlines operating from the city. Airlines such as Alliance Air, Air India, Air India Express, GoAir, IndiGo, SpiceJet, TruJet and Vistara operate from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.

The city also harbours a plethora of international cities and flights. The international airlines operating from Mumbai airport are quite similar to the ones that operate from the Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi. International airlines such as Air Asia, Air Arabia, Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, Air Tanzania, Bangkok Airways, Bhutan Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, EgyptAir, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Ethiopian Airways, flydubai, Gulf Air, IranAir, Kenya Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airways, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, Nepal Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, RwandAir, Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Uzbekistan Airways, operate from Mumbai airport. Thanks to the immaculate connectivity, the city sees a lot of crowd flocking over from various other cities and towns to take international flights.

How to reach the Mumbai Airport

The domestic and the international airport of Mumbai have separate gateways to enter. While the domestic airport, Terminal 1, also known as Santacruz Airport, is located in Santacruz, the international airport, T2, is located in Andheri. To reach Mumbai airport, it is imperative that you know which terminal you need to catch your flight from. Depending on the same, you can travel to the airport.

By Rail

To reach Mumbai airport Terminal 1, the closest railway station is Ville Parle railway station which falls on the Western and Harbour Line of the Mumbai railway network. Meanwhile, to reach the international Mumbai airport, Terminal 2, you should get down at the Andheri station lying on the Mumbai railway network. From here, you can take a rickshaw and reach the city. Mumbai's metro line is perfectly connected with Airport Road and Marol Naka stations while T1 is close to the Western Express Highway station. Both the terminals are very close to the Mumbai Metro. The city is currently expanding the Mumbai metro line further by adding more lines to connect to the airport. An underground network from Cuffe Parade to SEEPZ is in the works which have one stop at the Santacruz airport and the other close to the GVK SkyCity terminal.