The decade-long problem of washrooms has finally been solved in the upper level of Calcutta’s airport terminal.
A new washroom block has been built for passengers arriving on flights and entering the terminal via aerobridges. This facility became operational on Monday, officials said.
Previously, arrival passengers using aerobridges had no washrooms on the upper level of the terminal. “Earlier, arriving passengers needing to use the washroom had to come down to the ground level where the baggage belts are located,” said Vikram Singh, director of the Calcutta airport.
“We will be installing two more washroom blocks in the area,” he added.
Many passengers had long complained about the lack of washrooms on the upper level, with elderly travellers facing particular difficulties, an airport official said.
Many passengers had long complained about the lack of washrooms on the upper level, with elderly travellers facing particular difficulties, an airport official said.
Along with setting up the three new blocks, the authorities are renovating existing washrooms at both the departure and arrival levels. “Out of the 28 toilet blocks, 23 are being renovated. Renovation of 18 blocks is completed, while work for three is in progress,” Singh said. Two more blocks are scheduled for renovation at a later stage.
The original deadline for the renovation was June 2025.
