Chennai airport’s plaza to open on Sunday
The Civil Aviation Minister is set to virtually inaugurate a new plaza at Chennai airport on Sunday following public pressure from passengers. The facility, which serves as an alternative cab pick-up point, was delayed due to the Minister's attendance at the BRICS Summit.
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After passengers expressed displeasure over cancellation of the opening of the plaza at Chennai airport on Saturday, Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu will virtually open the facility from New Delhi on Sunday. Since January this year, air passengers have been wanting Airports Authority of India (AAI) to open the plaza, since it has been identified as the alternative cab pick-up point.
Many air passengers landing at the T1 Domestic Terminal have found it inconvenient to reach the primary cab boarding point at the airport owing to various reasons. The plaza’s opening, which was slated for September 12, was deferred since Mr. Naidu had to participate in the BRICS Summit.
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