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27th September, 2003
Ministry of Civil Aviation  


VIP LOUNGE FACILITY TO BE EXTENDED TO AFRO ASIAN GAMES DELEGATIONS AT HYDERABAD AIRPORT – RAJIV PRATAP RUDY


The Civil Aviation Minister Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy has directed the Airports Authority of India to extend the VIP Lounge facility at Hyderabad Airport to selected high officials of the delegations of Afro Asian Games. The Afro Asian Games is to be held in the city from 24th October to 1st November 2003. The decision to extend the VIP lounge facility was taken on the request of the Games organizing committee and the government of Andhra Pradesh. The facility will also be made available to the protocol wing of the Afro Asian Games.

The Minister also observed that the Afro Asian Games is a prestigious event and available facilities should be provided. The VIP lounge at the Hyderabad has been refurbished recently.