GMR Group, which runs on seven values and beliefs, has its marquee mantra of 'Teamwork & Relationship', imbibing the spirit of fortitude and a boundary-less behavior among its employees. This often leaves a lasting impression on the service partners and stakeholders, who act as the vital backbone of the organization. Evacuation of this quantum needed a team with steely grit, which is ready to deliver with God Speed and Strength. Both the airports have their foundations laid on a spirit of One Family, One Mission. This camaraderie and sense of oneness at the time of need has ensured the seamless landing and takeoff of all rescue flights from both the airports despite the lockdown.
Some of the key unsung heroes of this ongoing drive hail from various functions. These include Airside Operations, Airport Operations and Control Center (AOCC), Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) service, Air Traffic Control (ATC), Airport Terminal Operations, Airline Ground handling agencies, CISF, Immigration, Customs, Security among others. All these personnel are available at the respective airports round the clock in shifts, fully geared in the necessary COVID-19 preventive attire to handle the seamless movement of the passengers and crew as per the aviation protocol.
Delhi and Hyderabad Airports have been instrumental in evacuating thousands of foreign nationals through relief flights and also rescued several hundreds of Indian nationals from various foreign lands, such as Tehran, Amsterdam, Rome, Milan and China.