Airlines not happy with airports revamp

New Delhi\Mumbai:Even as the companies modernising Delhi and Mumbai airports have pumped in funds to spruce up consumer amenities at airport terminals, efforts undertaken to improve landing and take-off timings have not seen the desired results. According to airlines, although there is a marginal improvement in the waiting period for landings and take-offs in the two airports, it is nowhere near the desired levels. Airlines pointed out that the on-air and ground waiting period has, on an average, come down to about 25 minutes against 45 minutes about four months back.
However, work is going on at a fast pace on the terminal front. The GMR-led development consortium for the Delhi airport has issued contracts worth Rs 200 crore to improve facilities at the airport. The GVK-led consortium — developing the Mumbai airport — claims it has taken steps to improve passenger amenities.
However, users of Mumbai airport have a different story to tell post-privatisation. The cost of airport infrastructure is set to skyrocket with private operators in command. Also, there has been no respite in congestion in any areas of the airport.
04/08/06 Business Standard

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