Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 23 (UNI) Passengers at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport can now enjoy tea and other refreshments starting at just Rs 10, following the e-inauguration of the Udan Yatri Café in the pre-check-in departures area.
The low-cost café offers snacks and beverages at highly affordable rates, with prices beginning from ₹10, providing budget-friendly options for air travellers and those accompanying them. Located in the pre-check-in zone, the facility ensures easy access without the need for boarding passes.
The initiative is aimed at enhancing affordability in air travel and aligns with the objectives of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) programme, which seeks to make flying accessible to the common citizen.
In addition, the airport has digitally launched the DigiYatra facility, enabling paperless and contactless passenger processing through facial recognition technology. Thiruvananthapuram began pilot operations in June 2024, and by January 2026, 24,700 domestic passengers had used the platform, marking a 21 per cent adoption rate.
The airport is managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), India’s largest private airport operator, which also operates airports in Guwahati, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Mangaluru, Jaipur and Lucknow.
The Udan Yatri Café was re-inaugurated and the DigiYatra facility digitally launched by Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu.
‘Rs 10 Tea’ at low-cost Udan Yatri Café introduced at Thiruvananthapuram Airport
