Daybreak At India’s airports, Adani wants the runway, the lounge, the latte, and the lipstick
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Jul 28, 2025 Discover the dramatic shift in airport service management in India as Dreamfolks Services faces challenges from Adani's rapid expansion. Learn how Adani is taking control of not just runways, but lounges, food courts, and retail spaces within terminals. The potential for monopolistic practices raises pressing questions about competition and accessibility in airport services. This episode delves into the implications of these changes for travelers and the industry alike.
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DreamFolks' Dominance and Warning
- DreamFolks Services runs 90% of India's airport lounge access technology without owning lounges.
- Founder Liberata Khaled warned Adani and GMR are forcing banks to cut ties with them.
Adani's Airport Ecosystem Control
- Adani is dismantling the ecosystem allowing independent players inside airports.
- They are bringing lounges, food courts, and retail in-house or to aligned firms, shrinking outsiders' roles.
Adani Locks Out DreamFolks
- Starting two years ago, Adani pushed operators and banks to drop DreamFolks.
- Travel Food Services and Enkarm Hospitality switched contracts directly to Adani.