Hyderabad: In a much awaited move, the GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) has proposed a cut in the User Development Fee (UDF) charged on passengers flying out of the city. In a recent recommendation sent to all major carriers, airport authorities have indicated a cut in domestic UDF from the current Rs 430 per flier to Rs 330.49. For international travellers, the fee is set to be slashed to Rs 1,306.60 from the existing Rs 1,700.
But here's the twist in the tale. GHIAL, in the same proposal, has also suggested a 100% hike in parking and landing charges for all carriers with operations in Hyderabad. So, domestic airlines that until now paid Rs 187.90 (per metric tonne weight of aircraft) towards landing charge, might soon have to cough up as much as Rs 263.06. For international players, the revised rate is expected to be a high Rs 501 (per metric tonne) as against the current Rs 250.50. Similarly, the parking fee for every plane that, at present, is pegged at Rs 4.10 per hour per metric tonne will shoot up to Rs 8.20 in case the proposal becomes reality.
21/06/13 Sudipta Sengupta/Times of India
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But here's the twist in the tale. GHIAL, in the same proposal, has also suggested a 100% hike in parking and landing charges for all carriers with operations in Hyderabad. So, domestic airlines that until now paid Rs 187.90 (per metric tonne weight of aircraft) towards landing charge, might soon have to cough up as much as Rs 263.06. For international players, the revised rate is expected to be a high Rs 501 (per metric tonne) as against the current Rs 250.50. Similarly, the parking fee for every plane that, at present, is pegged at Rs 4.10 per hour per metric tonne will shoot up to Rs 8.20 in case the proposal becomes reality.
21/06/13 Sudipta Sengupta/Times of India
