Affordable food at just Rs 20 at Chennai airport's Udan Yatri Cafe ; Delhi airport next in queue

The first UDAN Yatri Cafe was inaugurated in December last year at Kolkata Airport.

Following immense passenger demand, the initiative is now being expanded nationwide, and soon, the Udan Yatri Cafe facility will be started at Delhi Airport.

DIAL CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar said on Wednesday during a media interaction, that they are in the process of starting the Udaan Yatri Cafe at Delhi airport to benefit passengers.

At Chennai Airport, strategically located in the pre-check area of the T1 domestic terminal, the cafe will offer all connected passengers access to hygienic refreshments like water bottle for Rs 10, Tea for Rs 10, Coffee for Rs 20, Samosa for Rs 20 and Sweet of the day for Rs 20.

Addressing mediapersons, Naidu said, "The UDAN Yatri Cafe is a testament to Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji's vision of inclusive flying, making air travel more convenient, accessible and affordable for all. Following its successful launch at Kolkata Airport, there has been strong demand from travelers to introduce this facility at other airports. After the eastern gateway of Kolkata, we are proud to bring the UDAN Yatri Cafe to the southern gateway, Chennai Airport, which is one of the oldest and now the fifth busiest airport in the country, handling over 22 million passengers annually. We are committed to enhance passenger convenience here and with the Digi Yatra and Trusted Traveler Program E-gates, we are also providing a seamless, end-to-end digital travel experience."

He also shared that the expansion of Terminal 2 is underway to enhance international operations.

Additionally, the refurbishment of Terminals 1 and 4 is progressing with an investment of over Rs 75 crore, while a comprehensive traffic flow management system, costing Rs 19 crore, is being implemented to ease city-side congestion.

Beyond infrastructure, Chennai International Airport is dedicated to passenger convenience. Free buggy services for senior citizens and pregnant women, childcare rooms, medical facilities and modern lounges ensure that every effort is made to provide a comfortable travel experience. In the media interaction, Minister also highlighted that the Chennai Airport operates entirely on green energy and houses a 1.5 MW solar power plant as part of its commitment to environment.

The inaugurated UDAN Yatri Cafe aligns with the spirit of the UDAN scheme (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik), which aims to democratize air travel and modernize airport infrastructure. (ANI)