Affordable Food at Airports Should Not Be A Luxury: Raghav Chadha

In a post on “Today, I made another intervention in Parliament regarding Udaan Yatri Cafes at airports. Air passengers have been complaining about high food costs at airports for a long time.” he said.

He appreciated the government’s initiative but suggested two key improvements to make the program more effective. According to Chadha, although there are more than 150 operational airports in India, the number of airports offering the facility remains limited.

“Currently, there are more than 150 airports in India but only 10 to 12 airports have Udaan Yatri Cafe. These cafes should be expanded to all airports across the country so that every traveler has access to affordable food,” he said.

The AAP MP also noted that cafes are currently located in pre-check-in areas, which limits their access for passengers who spend most of their waiting time after completing security checks.

“Udaan Yatri Cafes should ideally be located in the departure area, after check-in and security, where passengers wait the longest to board and where they can purchase tea or snacks,” he said. The AAP MP stressed that access to affordable food at airports should be treated as an essential facility rather than a premium service.”

Affordable food at airports shouldn’t be a luxury. This is a basic convenience for travellers,” Chadha added. Meanwhile, Parliament also witnessed discussions on the evolving situation in West Asia. Briefing both Houses of Parliament about the conflict in the region, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that India supports dialogue and diplomacy to reduce tensions.

Jaishankar said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is closely monitoring the developments, and relevant ministries are coordinating to ensure the security of Indian citizens and protect the country’s energy and commercial interests in the region.