Govt draws flak from IATA for approving airport fee hike

New Delhi: As Indian carriers continued to press for reduction in airport charges, the government has come under attack from global airline body IATA for approving "unjustified" hikes in the levies by private airports and allowing introduction of airport development fees.
In its Annual Report for 2009, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has come down heavily on the Civil Aviation Ministry on allowing a hike in airport charges.
"In a surprise move and without consulting with airlines, India's Ministry of Civil Aviation approved a 10 per cent increase in airport charges at Mumbai and Delhi airports effective early 2009. This was followed by the approval of an airport development fee at Delhi airport beginning March 1, 2009...," the IATA report said.
23/08/09 Press Trust of India

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Categories: Airports Aug 2009, Indian Aviation- In General Aug 2009