IATA criticises India for higher airport charges

Beijing: India on Monday came under sharp attack for the recent hike in charges at Delhi airport and major delays in building new airports and strengthening infrastructure, with airlines’ body Iata saying this was “clearly unacceptable” and the government should encourage the aviation sector for overall economic growth.
Observing that India’s airport regulator Aera allowed a 346 per cent hike in Delhi airport charges, Iata director general and CEO Tony Tyler said “this is clearly unacceptable”.
“The Delhi International Airport (DIAL) has to pay 46 per cent of its revenue to the government... This is neither in the interest of the airlines nor of the airport”.
Addressing the annual general meeting of the International Air Transport Association (Iata) here, Tyler said he would be holding discussions with Indian authorities on this issue soon, expressing hope that “there might be some common ground” which could be found to protect airlines’ and consumers’ interests.
14/06/12 Oman Tribune

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Categories: Foreign Jun 2012, Indian Aviation- In General Jun 2012