KOCHI: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will dedicate the country’s first charter gateway — the Business Jet Terminal — at the Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) on December 10, the airport authorities said on Tuesday. With the commissioning of the terminal, which is constructed at the erstwhile domestic terminal (T2), CIAL will join the elite club of four airports in the country having a dedicated private jet terminal.

“The Business Jet Terminal is going to be India’s first Charter Gateway, which will serve as a platform to integrate business jet service, tourism and business conferences,” CIAL said in a release.

The facilities include covered car parking, drive-in porches, a grand lobby, five opulent lounges, business centre, check-in, immigration, customs, health and security checking zones along with duty-free shop and foreign exchange counter for the smooth movement of the discerning guests, it said.

The terminal facility also includes a safe house for security privileged category of guests.

“CIAL’s Business Jet Terminal is compatible for operating both domestic and international private jets. With luxurious interiors and well-appointed relaxing spaces spread over 40,000 square feet, the terminal is all set to welcome passengers in classy ambiance,” the airport authority said.

CIAL Managing Director, S Suhas, said that the new terminal emphasis the idea of affordable chartered flying.

“With the commissioning of the Business Jet Terminal, CIAL,…