AAP MP Raghav Chadha in parliament raised concern of overpriced meals at airports
New Delhi:
Aam Aadmi Social gathering (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha stated his efforts have led to decreasing of meals and water costs at airports after the federal government launched inexpensive Udaan Yatri Cafe. Mr Chadha had in parliament raised the difficulty of overpriced meals and drinks at airports, prompting the federal government to launch the Udaan Yatri Cafe, Mr Chadha stated in an announcement.
The primary Udaan Yatri Cafe has been launched at Kolkata airport, providing water, tea, and snacks at affordable costs.
Mr Chadha reminded the federal government of its promise to make air journey inexpensive, highlighting that rising prices have made it difficult for the widespread folks to fly.
“Glad to see the change brewing! After I highlighted the difficulty of meals affordability at airports throughout this Winter Session of Parliament, tea costs at Kolkata Airport have been decreased. It is a win for us residents, and I take pleasure in being the catalyst for this transformation. Hope extra airports will observe this instance and worth meals gadgets extra moderately. Which points ought to I elevate within the subsequent session?” the AAP MP stated in a put up on X.
Glad to see the change brewing! After I highlighted the difficulty of meals affordability at airports throughout this Winter Session of Parliament, tea costs at Kolkata Airport have been decreased. It is a win for us residents, and I take pleasure in being the catalyst for this transformation. Hope… https://t.co/8k7RnKBvzUpic.twitter.com/hi3iMng46J
— Raghav Chadha (@raghav_chadha) December 22, 2024
The Civil Aviation Ministry introduced the launch of ‘Udaan Yatri Cafe’ at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Worldwide Airport as a pilot mission. If profitable, it is going to be prolonged to different airports managed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
In his parliamentary speech, Mr Chadha highlighted the plight of passengers pressured to pay inflated costs for meals and drinks at airports.
“A water bottle prices Rs 100, and tea is priced at Rs 200-250. Cannot the federal government set up inexpensive canteens at airports?” he stated.
He additionally criticised the poor administration of airports, which he likened to bus stands as a result of lengthy queues, overcrowding, and disorganisation.
Mr Chadha’s speech obtained widespread reward on social media, with many hailing it as a voice for the widespread man, the AAP stated.
Konchok Stanzin, a counselor from Ladakh’s Chushul, supported Mr Chadha’s assertion, mentioning challenges confronted by Ladakhis as a result of costly air journey, particularly throughout winter when they’re lower off from the remainder of the nation.
Whereas discussing the Indian Aviation Invoice 2024, Mr Chadha stated, “The federal government promised that folks in slippers would fly, however now even these sporting Bata footwear cannot afford air journey.”
He famous a pointy rise in airfares over the previous 12 months, burdening the widespread folks. As an illustration, Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Patna routes now value Rs 10,000 to Rs 14,500.