More than a year after the Ministry of Civil Aviation launched Udan Yatri cafes in select airports across the country, a Kolkata-based lawyer has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking better access to these pocket-friendly cafes. The ministry of civil aviation and AAI had launched the Udan Yatri café at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on December 26, 2024. As of February 5, there are seven operational Udan Yatri cafes in India. “A ministry of civil aviation and AAI initiative to make travel more affordable with quality food at budget-friendly prices. “A water bottle costs Rs 100, and tea is priced at Rs 200-250.

Source: The Telegraph February 17, 2026 10:49 UTC