India’s pvt airports need ‘reality check’, says IATA on new levy proposal amid coronavirus outbreak

NEW DELHI: With an airports’ association proposing a new levy on passengers in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, global airlines’ grouping IATA on Friday said India’s private aerodromes need to do a “reality check” and not have a self-serving interest in protecting profits.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) represents around 290 airlines, including Air India, Vistara, IndiGo and SpiceJetNSE -5.60 %.

Citing increase in operational expenses, the Association of Private Airport Operators (APAO) has suggested introduction of a new levy on passengers.