The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed all airlines flying from Mumbai to collect development fee from passengers and subsequently deposit the same with Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL). As a result fares from Mumbai will go up by Rs 600 for those flying to overseas destinations and by Rs 100 for domestic travellers. more to fly out from Mumbai. Reuters
The levy is purely on ad-hoc basis and valid for 23 months, starting from 1 May.
Fares to rise in India due to development fees
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed all airlines flying from Mumbai to collect development fee from passengers and subsequently deposit the same with Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL). As a result fares from Mumbai will go up by Rs 600 for those flying to overseas destinations and by Rs 100 for domestic travellers. more to fly out from Mumbai. Reuters
The levy is purely on ad-hoc basis and valid for 23 months, starting from 1 May.