With growing demand from travelers, the UDAN Yatri Cafe initiative is expanding nationwide, ensuring affordable and hygienic refreshments at key airports. Soon, Delhi Airport will introduce this facility, following its successful launch in Kolkata and Chennai.
At Chennai Airport, the cafe is located in the pre-check area of the T1 domestic terminal, offering essential refreshments at minimal prices. Passengers can purchase a water bottle for Rs 10, tea for Rs 10, coffee for Rs 20, samosa for Rs 20, and a sweet of the day for Rs 20, making air travel more accessible for all.
Infrastructure Upgrades to Improve Travel Experience
Speaking at a media interaction, officials highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance passenger convenience at Chennai Airport:
- Terminal 2 expansion to strengthen international operations
- Refurbishment of Terminals 1 and 4 with an investment of over Rs 75 crore
- Traffic flow management system worth Rs 19 crore to ease congestion
Beyond infrastructure, the airport is introducing free buggy services for senior citizens and pregnant women, childcare rooms, medical facilities, and modern lounges to improve comfort.
Commitment to Sustainability and Digitalization
Chennai Airport is fully powered by green energy and houses a 1.5 MW solar power plant, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability. Additionally, the implementation of Digi Yatra and the Trusted Traveler Program E-gates ensures a seamless, end-to-end digital travel experience.
The expansion of the UDAN Yatri Cafe aligns with the UDAN scheme (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik), aiming to make air travel more inclusive and modernize airport facilities. With these initiatives, airports across India are becoming more passenger-friendly while upholding the vision of accessible and affordable air travel.
