New Airport Fee in New Delhi, Mumbai May Follow
Delhi International Airport Limited announced that beggining March 1, 2009, they will begin levying a fee of 1,300 Rupees (about $27 US) on international passengers and 200 Rupees (about $4 US) on domestic passengers at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
The purpose of the fee is to make up for funding shortfalls for the development of a new airport and is intended to last for 36 months. Evidentlly, it will be like an airport departure tax payable in cash at the airport for departing passengers.
The Mumbai International Airport has also requested permission to begin charging fees as well. They’ve proposed 1,000 Rupees ($20 US) for international passengers and 375 Rupees ($8 US) for domestic passengers.
Here’s an ariticle in the Hindu Business Line:
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2009/02/10/stories/2009021052170100.htm
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