After Kolkata Success, UDAN Yatri Cafe Launched At Chennai Airport To Offer Affordable Refreshments To Travellers

Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu on Thursday (27 February) inaugurated the affordable 'UDAN Yatri Cafe' at Chennai Airport today, marking the second such facility under this initiative.

The first UDAN Yatri Cafe was launched on 19 December 2024, at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.

The Kolkata outlet has received an overwhelming response from passengers, prompting the expansion of the initiative nationwide.

The Chennai UDAN Yatri Cafe, located in the pre-check area of the T1 domestic terminal, will offer affordable and hygienic refreshments to travellers at the following rates:

• Water Bottle – Rs 10

• Tea – Rs 10

• Coffee – Rs 20

• Samosa – Rs 20

• Sweet of the Day – Rs 20

Addressing the media, Naidu said that the initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making air travel more accessible and affordable.

"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," he stated.

The minister also provided updates on ongoing infrastructure projects at Chennai Airport, including an 86,135 sqm expansion of Terminal 2 to enhance international operations.

Additionally, Terminals 1 and 4 are being refurbished with an investment of over Rs 75 crore, and a Rs 19 crore traffic flow management system is being implemented to ease city-side congestion.

To improve passenger convenience, Chennai Airport has introduced free buggy services for senior citizens and pregnant women, along with childcare rooms, medical facilities, and modern lounges.

Naidu further highlighted the airport's commitment to sustainability, noting that it operates entirely on green energy and houses a 1.5 MW solar power plant.

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