‘Udaan Yatri Cafe’ to Launch at Kolkata Airport to Address Overpriced Food Concerns

"Affordable kiosks offering refreshments to passengers will debut at Kolkata Airport, marking 100 years of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport."

New Delhi, December 13: The Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced plans to launch the ‘Udaan Yatri Cafe’ initiative to provide passengers with affordable food and beverages at airports. The pilot project will debut at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport as part of its centenary celebrations and the eighth anniversary of the UDAN regional connectivity scheme.

On Friday, Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, unveiled the official logo for the airport's 100-year celebrations at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan in Delhi. Speaking about the initiative, Naidu said, "Passengers traveling under the UDAN scheme will benefit from the new Udaan Yatri Cafe. It is designed to cater specifically to these passengers, offering refreshments like tea, coffee, snacks, and water at affordable prices."

Kiosks will be set up in the departure area of Kolkata Airport as part of the initiative, which will later be expanded to other airports managed by the Airports Authority of India. The aim is to make air travel more inclusive and accessible while addressing the growing concerns about overpriced food and beverages at airports.

The minister also announced a series of celebrations to mark the centenary of Kolkata Airport. "We will host three months of celebrations so that the entire city of Kolkata and Bengal can join in the festivities. On December 21, we will commemorate the occasion by releasing a special stamp and coin to honor 100 years of the airport," he said.

Naidu also highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of showcasing India's rich cultural heritage through airport architecture. He emphasized that efforts are underway to make airports more inclusive as the aviation sector in India experiences rapid growth and increased employment opportunities.