Visakhapatnam Airport requests AAI for better amenities to improve its ranking

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has received a request from the Vizagapatam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) in regards to better amenities at the Visakhapatnam International Airport. Recently, the ranking of the airport had taken a plunge at a survey that was conducted by Airports Council International. In fact the Visakhapatnam International Airport was right at the bottom of the list.
A.V. Manish Row, president of VCCI, stated in the e-mail sent to AAI Chairman that the airport is now handling more number of flights, and should see an improvement in its facilities. The VCCI president has specifically asked to improve restrooms, shopping, food court (with more number of options) and faster retrieval of luggage, among other things. The Visakhapatnam International Airport that has flights to Singapore, Colombo, Kuala Lumpur and Dubai, needs to see an improvement in order to satisfy travellers and their needs.


Row rightly pointed out that because air travel demand is set to double in the next two decades, it is only fair for Visakhapatnam International Airport to upgrade its amenities. This would help passengers and nations to develop better partnership and trade relations.
He further said, “We have been crying hoarse on the condition of government run airports in our country and especially Visakhapatnam International Airport. The media has reported that Vizag stands last, in the survey conducted by the Airports Council International.”

The improvement in services and other amenities would greatly change the ranking of the airport, but more importantly it would help passengers travel with ease.