Air travel is often regarded as the most convenient mode of transportation, offering a level of comfort that other forms may lack. However, the frustration over overpriced airport food has led to complaints from travelers. Recently, a man expressed his displeasure at spending ₹ 500 for a serving of ‘rajma chawal’ and a coke, likening the exorbitant pricing to “daylight robbery.” Though he did not disclose the airport’s name, his post resonated with others who shared similar grievances.
In response to the post, one user explained the pricing dynamics at airports, mentioning the minimum guarantee or revenue percentage demanded by developers, distributors, dealers, retailers, and airport developers. Others chimed in with their experiences of high prices for basic food items at different airports, citing the costs associated with airport setup, rent, security, and service.
The frustration over expensive airport food is a common sentiment shared by many travelers, who feel that the convenience of air travel should not translate to being charged exorbitantly for basic meals.
I’ve never understood why we get fleeced at the airports. I got his simple dish of Rajma Chawal with a Coke for 500/- bucks. Isn’t that daylight robbery? Just because someone’s traveling by air doesn’t mean they have to be looted! pic.twitter.com/q6dZEnwubV
— Dr. Sanjay Arora PhD (@chiefsanjay) December 30, 2023
