AMRITSAR: After years of consistent advocacy and appeals to the authorities including Airport Authority of India, the long-awaited Wi-Fi facility has finally been restored at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, Amritsar. This marks a significant step toward improving the passenger experience, particularly for international travelers who have long expressed frustration over the absence of this essential digital service.
The FlyAmritsar Initiative and Amritsar Vikas Manch (AVM) have repeatedly raised this issue in the media and through direct representations to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the district administration. Over the years, both organizations have received numerous complaints from travelers about the non-functional Wi-Fi service, which has become a basic necessity in today’s connected world.
Sameep Singh Gumtala, a USA based aviation analyst and Global Convener of the FlyAmritsar Initiative, stated, “restoring Wi-Fi at the airport was a long-standing and much-needed step. We had raised this concern time and again because it impacts passengers’ ability to stay connected, especially those arriving from abroad who need to access flight, transport, or accommodation details online. We’re glad to see this finally addressed. Such improvements are vital for an airport serving a large international diaspora.”