New Delhi, March 9 Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha urged the government on Monday to ensure that more Udan Yatri Cafes are opened at airports across the country to provide affordable dining options for passengers.
Raising the issue in the special mentions in the Rajya Sabha, he praised the Udan Yatri Cafes, a government-backed initiative that provides affordable, high-quality snacks and beverages at major Indian airports.
However, Chadha said that the "reality" is that these cafes are only available at a few airports.
"Usually, passengers eat in the waiting area before boarding, but the Udan Yatri cafes are located before check-in and security, so passengers are unable to use them," he said.
"Due to limited counters, there are long queues, especially during peak traffic hours. Furthermore, the limited menu options and capacity constraints restrict accessibility," he added.
Chadha urged the government to ensure that these affordable cafes are opened at all airports and made more accessible.