Passenger facilities get updated at Andal airport

Almost a decade after its inauguration, India's first privately-run airport Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport has launched a slew of passenger amenities including a full-fledged lounge of about 1,500 square feet and a dedicated help desk for Apollo Group of Hospitals inside the security hold area of the airport.

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Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the airport at Andal, West Burdwan district in 2015.

Kailash Mondal, the director of Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, told The Statesman that a confectionery major has built a furnished lounge with an outlet for rest and refreshment of the passengers.

"We also launched a dedicated help desk for Apollo Group of Hospitals, Chennai. This help desk will offer patient appointment bookings, free pickups from Chennai Airport to Apollo Hospital, free registrations, 30 per cent discount on health checkups, and other health care related assistance," Kailash Mondal added.

There is tremendous rush for the flights to and from Chennai operating from Kazi Nazrul Islam airport for patient parties from South Bengal and western part of Jharkhand.