Wednesday, October 09, 2013

October 9, 2013

From the shedding-crocodile-tears department:
“What is the need to privatise the profitable Chennai airport? After investing over Rs. 2,000 crore to modernise the airport, why should a private party run the airport? After Delhi and Mumbai airports were privatised, passengers are being charged an exorbitant User Development Fee,” said L. George, regional secretary of the AAEU.
Yeah, they care for passengers that much. Why not be honest and admit that they fear a threat to their livelihoods because of the possible loss of jobs?