New ‘route map' for Chennai airport
The New Indian Express Chennai|July 28, 2021
Director wants to Improve passenger amenities, ensure smooth operations during calamities
C Shivakumar
New ‘route map' for Chennai airport

Chennai airport director Sharad Kumar has his task cut out after assuming the office. With the pandemic impacting the aviation industry, passengers on a decline, and revenue being bleak, Kumar is preparing to face the challenge.

In an interview with Express, Kumar said the main challenges before him were to increase the revenue, reduce operational costs and attract more passengers. While it is clear that the airport’s revenue has declined, the director did not provide the details of its loss. according to CAPA India, an aviation consultancy firm, India's airport operators have incurred losses of ₹7,000 crore in the Financial Year 2021.

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