Udan Yatri Café and DigiYatra: Transforming How Mumbai Passengers Travel

Mumbai’s aviation sector witnessed two major developments this week. At CSMIA, the long-standing demand for affordable food options was met with the launch of Udan Yatri Café. Located at Terminal 2, the café offers tea for ₹10 and snacks like samosas for ₹20, directly addressing passenger complaints about overpriced airport food.

Simultaneously, Union Minister for Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu inaugurated the DigiYatra facility at Navi Mumbai International Airport. This digital initiative allows passengers to use facial recognition for entry, security checks, and boarding, ensuring faster and contactless travel.

Key Highlights

• Udan Yatri Café at CSMIA: Affordable food options priced between ₹10–₹20.
• Location: Terminal 2 departures, near check-in gates.
• Passenger Benefit: Ends years of complaints about high food costs at airports.
• DigiYatra at Navi Mumbai Airport: Enables paperless, biometric-based travel.
• Impact: Enhances convenience, reduces wait times, and modernizes passenger experience.

Together, these initiatives reflect India’s push toward inclusive and tech-driven airport services, balancing affordability with innovation.

Sources: NDTV Food, Moodie Davitt Report, Mumbaikar News