A recent post by AAP MP Raghav Chadha sparked conversation about the affordability of food at airports after he shared his experience at the Udan Yatri Cafe in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Raghav Chadha bought tea cup at Rs 10 at Udan Yatri Cafe Mumbai
On platform X, he revealed that he bought a cup of tea for just Rs 10 while waiting to board a flight to Delhi. His post quickly gained attention, especially among frequent flyers who often see airport food as expensive.
In his video post, Chadha described stopping by the Cafe for a quick cup of chai before his flight. He ended up talking with several fellow passengers. According to him, the response from travelers was mostly positive. “All of them happy, all of them saying the same thing: Easy on the pocket, good service, value for money,” he noted.
Make food and beverages affordable for passengers
The Udan Yatri Cafe is part of an initiative to make essential food and drinks accessible and affordable for air passengers. The concept connects to broader efforts in India’s aviation sector to improve the passenger experience, especially for budget travelers and first-time flyers.
Airport food pricing has long been a topic of criticism, with passengers often voicing concerns about high rates. In that context, Raghav Chadha post reignited discussions about the possibility of reasonably priced food at airports, which usually have high prices due to operational costs.
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