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The first flight that one takes remains a cherished memory.
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Air travel has become common these days; one can find travellers from every stratum of society waiting patiently for their flights at all our airports. That not only reflects the overall development of the economy, but also the trickle-down effect which provides opportunity for all to enjoy the fruits of development. As John F. Kennedy famously said, a rising tide lifts all boats!

Airports are crowded and noisy unlike in the past when one could see only the well-heeled strolling around. The usual air travellers then consisted of affluent businessmen and corporate executives, with an occasional senior civil servant thrown in. Contrast it with the present, one can see that a large section of the travellers comprises ordinary businessmen, families from the middle class, tourists and even migrant workers.