Udan Yatri Cafe at Vijayawada International Airport was inaugurated today by Minister of Civil Aviation, Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapau, in the presence of MP Kesineni Sivanath, AAI Members Dr Sharad Kumar (Operations) and Dr H Srinivas (HR), along with senior officials from the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
The cafe aims to enhance passenger experience by offering affordable, quality food and beverages. Tea will be available at ₹10, while coffee, snacks, and sweets will be priced at ₹20. With this inauguration, Vijayawada International Airport becomes the 7th airport in India (and 6th under AAI) to host the Udan Yatri Cafe, following Kolkata, Pune, Chennai, Bhubaneswar, Ahmedabad, and Hollongi.
Minister of Civil Aviation highlighted that the initiative ensures no air passenger travels on an empty stomach, promoting convenience and affordability. He announced that more Udan Yatri Cafes will be established at airports nationwide in a phased manner.
Construction of the New Integrated Terminal Building (NITB) is underway and expected to be completed soon, significantly increasing passenger handling capacity.
New international flight connection to Singapore will be launched shortly, additional domestic routes to Ahmedabad, Varanasi, and Pune are planned to improve connectivity.
As part of the ‘Ek Ped Maa ke Naam’ initiative, a sapling was planted by the Minister on the city side of the airport, reflecting a commitment to environmental sustainability.
Passengers at Vijayawada International Airport will now enjoy enhanced dining options, affordable meals, and improved airport facilities, making travel more comfortable and convenient.
