At the review, DIAL was told that its upgradation of the Delhi airport was a complete failure and had added to the congestion there instead of decongesting it. DIAL was also slammed for its “slow progress”, saying this was creating a perception that even getting private partners to assist with upgradation was not helping.
Ahluwalia is said to have told DIAL officials that the miserable situation at the Delhi airport was also hurting the country’s global image as the capital was the gateway for thousands of foreigners and visitors coming to India.