- Raghav Chadha praised Udaan Yatri Cafe for affordable food at Mumbai Airport, highlighting Rs 10 chai
- Udaan Yatri Cafes offer basic food at low prices to improve airport food affordability in India
- The initiative is part of the UDAN Scheme by the Civil Aviation Ministry to enhance passenger experience
High-priced food options at airport premises have long been a pain point for travellers. From ₹300 sandwiches to overpriced cups of coffee, many flyers have taken to social media to call out the steep costs, often saying it takes away from the overall travel experience. Raghav Chadha, a Rajya Sabha MP from the Aam Aadmi Party, had earlier urged the government to ensure affordable food options at airports across India. His demand struck a chord with frequent flyers who have long complained about limited budget-friendly choices at airports.
In response, the government introduced Udaan Yatri Cafes at select airports. These cafes are designed to offer basic food and beverages at pocket-friendly prices. Unlike most airport outlets, which operate under high rentals and pass on the cost to consumers, Udaan Yatri Cafes focus on accessibility and affordability.
Recently, Raghav Chadha was seen enjoying a steaming hot cup of tea at Mumbai Airport before jetting off to Delhi. The politician shared a video on Instagram, capturing moments from his quick airport diary.
“Visited the Udaan Yatri Café at Mumbai Airport and had chai for just Rs 10,” he wrote in the caption.
He further elaborated on his experience and highlighted the importance of affordable airport food. “Was flying to Delhi and wanted chai before the flight. Spoke to several travellers while I was there. All of them happy, all of them saying the same thing: Easy on the pocket, good service, value for money,” he said, adding, “Affordable airport food is possible. And this is proof.”
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Responding to his post, his wife, Parineeti Chopra, wrote, “My kinda guy.”
More About Udaan Yatri Cafe
The initiative, part of the Union Civil Aviation Ministry's efforts to enhance passenger experience under the UDAN Scheme, ensures that affordable food is accessible to everyday travellers. The cafe operates on a high-volume, low-margin model, aiming to serve a large number of passengers at busy airports.
In terms of pricing, Udaan Yatri Cafe offers tea for Rs 10 and snacks such as samosas or vada pav for Rs 20 – a sharp contrast to the high prices at most airport retail outlets.
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Moreover, its strategic location within terminals makes it easily accessible to passengers. The initiative is now rapidly expanding to other cities, including Kolkata Airport, Hyderabad Airport, Chennai Airport, Vijayawada Airport, Hollongi Airport, Ahmedabad Airport, Pune Airport, Surat Airport, Bhubaneswar Airport, Coimbatore Airport, Trivandrum Airport and Mangaluru Airport.
