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Indian air travel woes: Delays, cancellations & airport design flaws

Indian air travel faces frequent delays and cancellations. Passengers endure long waits at airports. Airport designs often force lengthy walks from check-in to boarding gates. This benefits retailers but inconveniences travelers. Airlines blame passengers for using wheelchairs, ignoring the distance issue. Buggies are scarce, and electric shuttles are often unavailable. The focus remains on 'mall-ification' rather than passenger comfort.

26 Dec 2025 11:49 pm