I fully agree with the views expressed by Mr. Govindraj.. I have been working in the oil-field over the last 10 years and have been travelling up and down every month for my job. I have travelled to various countries, seen a number of international airports, but when it is the turn of Mumbai, I feel ashamed that it is an international airport of the commercial capital of India... the way it is maintained, the approach of the AAI authorities (I have also come across instances where I have been asked for "clearing" baggage, as mentioned in the views of Mr. Govindraj) and "the railway-station look" of the airport the moment we step out. The cops standing out asking for money, plenty of beggars, dogs and drunkards roaming around... does this present a good picture of our airports? I agree that privatisation is very important to improve the look of our airports. A well-maintained and good airport in India is the Nedumbasseri Airport in Kochi... hope other airports pick up lessons from Kochi airport...
