Bid to blow away new airport blues

Complaints against Bangalore’s new airport seem to be rising at a faster pace than the number of flights it handles.
In an effort to stem the growing criticism of the hub at Devanahalli, the Karnataka government recently decided to set up a committee of MLAs to look into the alleged violation of conditions by the Siemens-led promoters.
The decision came after a number of MLAs, cutting across party lines, presented a litany of complaints against the airport, operational for over 10 weeks now, in the Assembly.
Some members alleged that the construction work was substandard while others said the terminal building resembled an air-conditioned godown, which did not reflect the state’s cultural ethos at all. There seems to be a lot of unhappiness with the number of chairs and toilets. Even the snacks on sale haven’t been spared.
Infrastructure and tourism minister G. Janardhan Reddy agreed to set up the committee. The panel, which will comprise members from the ruling and Opposition parties, will examine all the problems and suggest remedies.
04/09/08 The Telegraph

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Categories: Airports Sep 2008