Whenever I go back home to Kolkata, I travel 30 Km to reach home, not because I stay away from the city, but because the airport was built a long time ago outside the city to avoid congestion. Even in NOIDA, people will still continue travelling through IG Intl Airport in Delhi, some 25-30 KM away, until they get their own. So, is the case in Ahmedabad, Pune or even Chennai, where people from, say, Ambattur have to travel a good 20- 25 Km to reach the airport. Mumbai is the only exception (or is it?)
So, whats the big deal with Bangalore new airport to be away from the city? Seriously, I am not sure. Is it bad to have a nice, big international standard airport with un-congested runways, plenty of baggage belts, better toilets (those in HAL doesnt need introduction!!) and social infrastructure etc? (there are plenty of other reasons, i am sure)
I guess the answer is NO. Then why is such a Hulla about it? So much politically correct statements from all industry leaders, and from someone who suddenly became a Leader of the Nation through a reality show! (gimme a break!)
Yes. I agree people will have trouble to travel to such a long distance. And that's because
1. they are used to a city centre airport for ages ( a luxury!), &
2. Bangaloreans are not used to travel long distance - here people change homes based on where they work.
So what is it that we should be concerned about (strictly as per me)?
WE SHOULD BE CONCERNED ABOUT HOW WE IMPROVE CONNECTIVITY FROM DIFF CITY POINTS TO THE AIRPORT.
And, this is where we need a task force. We really need to put all our collective intelligent brains together to find that solution. Volvo buses is just one option and its rather complicated, given their timings and those of host of domestic and international flights in all hours of the day - how does one travel to airport when she has to take a flight at 2 AM? I am sure there wont be any Volvo running at that time!
Lets start doing it NOW! we have only 2 days to find a solution !!!
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