A video showing a couple enjoying **affordable airport snacks — tea for ₹10 and samosas for ₹20 — at the Pune International Airport has gone viral online, with travellers thanking AAP MP Raghav Chadha for the government-backed initiative that made it possible. Actress Parineeti Chopra also reacted to the clip on social media.
Viral Clip Surprises Travellers
In the now-trending Instagram Reel shared by influencer Piyush Tripathi, he and his partner visit Udaan Yatri Cafe inside the Pune airport and are visibly pleased by the low prices for basic items:
- Tea priced at ₹10
- Samosas costing ₹20 each
- Other snacks and drinks similarly budget-friendly
Passengers traditionally expect high prices for food at airports, and the affordable pricing in the video captured widespread attention online.
Who Is Being Thanked and Why
Many viewers credited Raghav Chadha, a Member of Parliament from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), for championing affordable airport food. Chadha has previously raised concerns in Parliament about steep airport food prices and urged measures to make them more accessible to travellers.
Under this initiative, Udaan Yatri Cafes have been launched at several airports, offering low-cost options for travellers:
- Tea — ₹10
- Samosa — ₹20
- Coffee — ₹20
- Local snacks — ₹20
- Bottled water — ₹10
The initiative is part of a government-backed effort to provide affordable food and beverages for travellers, contrasting sharply with the typically high prices at airport cafes.
Udaan Yatri Cafe — Menu Prices & Locations
Budget-Friendly Menu (Approx. Across Airports):
- Tea — ₹10
- Bottled water — ₹10
- Coffee — ₹20
- Samosa / local snack (e.g., vada pav / kachori / patty) — ₹20
- Sweet of the day — ₹20
Airports With Udaan Yatri Cafes:
- Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) — First launch of the budget cafe.
- Chennai International Airport — Offers cheap tea, samosa, and coffee.
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (Ahmedabad) — Affordable refreshments in Terminal 1.
- Pune International Airport — Featured in viral video with ₹10 chai and ₹20 snacks.
- Biju Patnaik International Airport (Bhubaneswar) — Part of expanded rollout.
- Vijayawada International Airport — Menu includes tea, samosa, and more at budget rates.
- Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad) — Newest addition with low-cost cafe options.
These cafes are part of the government-backed UDAN Yatri Cafe initiative, aimed at making airport food more affordable for common flyers.
Reactions From Raghav Chadha and Parineeti Chopra
After the video gained traction:
- Raghav Chadha commented under the Reel, writing: “Haha, hope you enjoyed the samosa.”
- Parineeti Chopra playfully reacted to comments on the post, joining the light-hearted exchange and sparking additional interest online.
Social media users responded with praise, with many expressing appreciation for the initiative and suggesting it be expanded to other airports.
Public Response and Suggestions
Viewers and travellers offered a range of reactions:
- Some thanked Chadha for the relief it offered to average travellers
- Others asked if the affordable snacks were available at airports like Mumbai, Bengaluru or Delhi
- Suggestions included expanding cafes into boarding gate areas for wider access
The social media buzz demonstrates that simple cost reforms can resonate widely with everyday travellers.
