What the hic!

Rohit Sharma

The good times are just about to begin. There’ll be enough reason to say cheers to a delayed flight at the airport. A Resto-Bar is set to open by November, located right next to the domestic airport arrivals, 1C. The bar won’t just be open for the passengers but also for people who have no work at the airport. The move is definitely profitable as up till now, only people flying international had the option to consume alcohol at the international airport (IGI) lounge or in the flight. The plan has already woken up the sceptics who are concerned about the threat to security which may occur due to inebriated passengers.  I don’t think there should be security concerns at all because a highly smashed passenger is easy to be spotted, goes through security checks and the airport staff as well as cabin crew are well equipped and trained to handle them. Why there should be concerns at all in the first place is surprising as international airport has been serving alcohol for years. In fact, even the domestic airlines have been pressurizing the government for a long time to allow them to serve alcohol in domestic sectors. Till a few years back, the law permitted drinks on domestic flights- Damania Airways and East West used to serve alcohol on board. Today, Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines and Air India are amongst a few which have the liquor license to serve alcohol in their international routes.

Pic courtesy: Sauza

The bad news is that the pricing of alcohol at this bar will be so high, which only selected customers will be able to afford. The prices for items like a sandwich or even a meager tea, are so high already at the airports, I wonder how expensive a bottle of beer would be?

*Based on the news report that appeared in TOI.