New Delhi, 8 Apr, (APAC Media): India has ordered airports to temporarily reduce key operational charges for airlines.
India’s airport tariff regulator, the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA), has directed major airports to cut landing and parking charges for domestic flights by 25% for three months. The order follows requests from leading carriers IndiGo and Air India, which are facing rising operational costs linked to regional geopolitical tensions and restricted airspace access.
Cost Pressure On Airlines
The reduction targets airport and air navigation service charges, which remain among the largest operating expenses for airlines globally after fuel and labour, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Indian carriers continue to face longer routes and higher fuel usage as restrictions on Pakistan airspace remain in place, adding to cost pressures.
Temporary Relief Measure
AERA said the reduced charges will take effect immediately, with any revenue shortfall to be reviewed in future tariff assessments. The measure is expected to provide short-term financial relief to airlines while the sector manages cost volatility linked to geopolitical disruptions.
