Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Maharashtra): Aurangabad Airport (Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar) has secured the top position among the country’s airports in providing quality facilities. Notably, just two years ago, this airport was ranked 23rd. It has made significant improvements to its facilities, resulting in better services for passengers. It has jointly secured the top position with Khajuraho Airport.
What are the facilities?
By implementing various concepts such as clean restrooms, a kids’ zone, and a library, the airport has successfully achieved a score of 4.99 out of 5 based on passenger feedback. A gallery dedicated to Param Vir Chakra recipients has been established here, making it the only airport in the country to implement such a concept.
Survey of 58 Airports:
The facilities provided to passengers at 58 out of 62 airports nationwide were evaluated. Passenger feedback was collected based on various criteria and points were awarded on a scale of 1 to 5. This survey is conducted twice a year, with the first phase from January to June and the second phase from July to December.
In the first phase, Bhopal, Khajuraho, and Udaipur airports secured the top position with a score of 5 out of 5. In the second phase, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar Airport also received a score of 5. Khajuraho Airport and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar Airport jointly secured the top position. Rupasi Airport in Assam ranked at the bottom of the list. Historic Transformation in Two Years:
Two years ago, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar Airport was ranked 23rd. However, after some improvements, it secured the eighth position in the previous round. To achieve this excellent performance, all facilities, from parking to boarding, were upgraded. Restrooms, cleanliness of the premises, a kids’ zone, and a library were established. The standards of all facilities were enhanced. Need for improvement in air services:
Airport Director Sharad Yewale informed that the country’s only Param Vir Chakra gallery has been established at the airport. Tourism Minister Jaswant Singh said that the recognition received is satisfactory, but there is a need to improve air services. Often, scheduled flights are cancelled, causing difficulties for tourists. This needs to be addressed.
