The reference to the shenanigans of the Mumbai airport mafia in delaying the development of Trivandrum airport and the persistent neglect of the success of Cochin airport story are very well highlighted. The rampant distortions in the country's sad aviation scene of which Mumbai and Delhi are only symptomatic are crying out for correction. All those who have responded to this excellent article by Govidraj Ethiraj should publicise the problems with airports everywhere in India.