NEW DELHI: The Delhi International Airport Pvt Ltd (DIAL) has told government that its aeronautical charges are among the lowest among major airports globally, seeking to dispel the notion that private airports are costlier than state-run ones. The operator of IGI Airport has quoted a study by UK-based consultant Leigh Fisher which says IGIA’s aero charges were lowest among 50 major ones last year. This list has London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Moscow-SVO, New York JFK and Newark-EWR as the five costliest airports last year, with Mumbai airport also being pricier than Delhi in that list.
“While (DIAL’s) aeronautical revenues have plummeted, also all airlines levy a convenience fee of Rs 150-750 on a per transaction basis depending on the flight (domestic or international) and (mode of payment) net banking or credit/debit card which further adds to their existing revenue,” says a letter sent by DIAL CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar to aviation secretary P S Kharola on May 31, 2019.
