Mumbai: Airports Authority of India (AAI) is now looking for viable models to make dedicated low-cost terminals. The idea is to cut terminal charges so that no-frill carriers can minimize cost. AAI is, however, looking for a middle ground where facilities of the full-service terminals can be brought down to provide minimum but effective facilities to passengers.
AAI chairman VP Agarwal on Wednesday said that they are looking for a terminal design which can be appealing and effective for Indian LCCs as well as passengers. "Security and safety is a major concern at low-cost terminals. We are looking for an efficient model to construct terminals," he said here.
Though people have taken majorly to flying low-cost airlines, India currently doesn't have a dedicated terminal for these airlines. Delhi airport has a terminal which caters only to LCCs, but there is no differentiation between the airlines in terms of cost of operation involved at the airport.
01/11/12 Times of India
