“Irresponsible” Rise in Spanish Airport Charges Will Damage Economic Recovery and Jobs
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that proposals by AENA to increase user charges at the 46 airports it operates across Spain could damage Spain’s economic and employment recovery from COVID-19. The proposals presented to the DGAC for approval include a request to increase charges by 5.5% over five years. They would also open […]
IATA Statement on CAA Decision on Heathrow Charges
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed deep frustration in the UK CAA decision allowing Heathrow Airport to re-evaluate and increase its asset base by GBP 300 million. This will enable Heathrow to extract higher passenger charges to cover pandemic losses (2020-2021) from next year. “The CAA has caved to pressure from Heathrow. Consumers will […]
IATA makes available to the industry, free of charge, COVID-19 information related to passenger ticket taxes and charges
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is making public the updates in its Ticket Tax Box Service (TTBS) related to COVID-19. As part of the efforts to support the industry during the COVID-19 crisis, IATA makes available to the Industry updated information on the reduction of rates, charges and other special payment conditions, which different […]
Manchester Airport is introducing drop-off charges from 10 July to cut congestion
Manchester Airport is launching a new drop-off site from 10 July in an effort to tackle congestion, which will involve charges for those who want to be dropped off directly outside each terminal and station. The airport hopes to slash the number of cars entering the busiest areas of the site with the new system. […]
IATA: Airport charges a key concern for region"™s aviation
Airlines in Middle East, Africa to continue facing challenges in 2017 Passengers at Dubai International Airport. In March 2016, Dubai announced that passengers departing will be required to pay a Dh35 airport user fee. Abu Dhabi: Airlines in the Middle East and Africa in 2017 are expected to continue facing much of the same challenges […]
IATA Disappointed by Aéroports de Paris 2016-2020 Airport Charges Agreement
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) criticized the decision by the French Government to allow the operator of Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Paris-Orly (ORY) airports to continue increasing airport charges for each year of the 2016-2020 period. The French government"™s decision ignores the recommendation of the independent Airport Consultative Commission. The Commission concluded that […]
