Shazia Ilmi Sparks X Debate Over Geneva Airport, Praising 5 Indian Hubs

1 articles · Updated · Hindustan Times · Jun 29

Shazia Ilmi drew heavy reaction on X after saying Geneva airport lacked expected elevators, had confusing baggage belts and poor signage, prompting her to argue Indians underrate infrastructure at home.
5 Indian airports — including Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Delhi's Indira Gandhi hubs — were cited by Ilmi as stronger on navigation, accessibility and passenger support.
Online responses split quickly: some users agreed Indian airports often outperform Western ones on service and convenience, while others disputed her Geneva example and said the airport is well organized.
The exchange widened into a broader argument over whether Indians "romanticise the West" or should focus more on fixing domestic shortcomings than celebrating selective comparisons.