Mumbai airport wants to penalise airlines that do not use approved slots and cancel flights for commercial reasons. The proposal (called slot charge), the first of its kind in India, is under Airport Economic Regulatory Authority’s (AERA’s) consideration.
The slot charge has been included in Mumbai International Airport Limited’s (MIAL’s) rate revision proposal. While MIAL had sought 881 per cent increase in aeronautical charges including landing and parking charges and use of aerobridge fees, among others, the regulator has recommended a 151 per cent rise, and sought comments from airlines and trade bodies on it.
The final order is expected in December and the new rate structure is expected to be in force from next January. Earlier this year, AERA approved a 345 per cent rise in rates at Delhi airport, against the 770 per cent sought by the GMR Group that runs the airport.
16/10/12 Aneesh Phadnis/Business Standard
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The slot charge has been included in Mumbai International Airport Limited’s (MIAL’s) rate revision proposal. While MIAL had sought 881 per cent increase in aeronautical charges including landing and parking charges and use of aerobridge fees, among others, the regulator has recommended a 151 per cent rise, and sought comments from airlines and trade bodies on it.
The final order is expected in December and the new rate structure is expected to be in force from next January. Earlier this year, AERA approved a 345 per cent rise in rates at Delhi airport, against the 770 per cent sought by the GMR Group that runs the airport.
16/10/12 Aneesh Phadnis/Business Standard
