Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Jaipuria explained that the airport follows a hybrid tariff system, where aeronautical charges are cross-subsidised by up to 30% through non-aeronautical revenues.
This means that passenger and airline charges are partially offset by retail and food & beverage (F&B) outlets at the airport. Without this non-aeronautical business, he noted, passenger charges would have been nearly double.
On the expansion of retail outlets, Jaipuria pointed to a growing trend of passengers arriving well in advance to explore multiple brands in a relaxed environment post-security.
Airports are being designed to enhance this experience, with additional retail spaces and play areas for children to cater to waiting passengers, he said.
With the upcoming Jewar airport in Uttar Pradesh, he assured that the second Delhi-NCR airport has significant growth potential within the same catchment area, driven by India’s expanding aviation sector and government-backed initiatives like UDAN.
(Edited by : Sheersh Kapoor)
