Ayodhya airport steps up fog preparedness | Lucknow News
Lucknow: The Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhya Dham, has finalised a plan to tackle winter fog disruptions and ensure passenger convenience.A coordination meeting chaired by airport director Dhirendra Singh brought together key stakeholders, including TC in-charge Awadhesh Kumar Singh, CISF chief aerodrome security officer Ravindra Singh, terminal manager Jayanto Niyogi and representatives from various airlines.The meeting emphasised passenger comfort during delays. “It was agreed that if any flight is delayed by more than an hour, airlines will provide passengers with appropriate meals or snacks. To manage crowding during extended waiting periods, the airport will increase seating capacity inside the terminal, enabling accommodation for passengers from up to three aircraft in the security hold area. Additionally, flight sequences and boarding gate management will be streamlined to prevent congestion,” said the airport director.“Authorities will also coordinate with the district administration to ensure that hotels and accommodation providers do not impose unfair charges on stranded passengers in case of flight cancellations. Food and beverage concessionaires, cab aggregators and car rental agencies have been instructed to maintain seamless service during delays,” he added.The airport director said the seating capacity in the terminal building will be increased.
