Airport operators ask MoCA for urgent relief after 25 percent fee cut hits cash flows hard

Published on 1 May 2026

A 25% landing and parking fee cut triggered cash crunch

Airport operators are urging India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation for urgent financial relief after a 25% cut to landing and parking charges for domestic flights strained their cash flow. They warn of revenue losses and operational risks, and are seeking measures like deferring payments to AAI. Some also propose raising User Development Fees to offset losses.

Domestic landing and parking charges were cut by 25%
Operators say cash flows and operations are at risk
They want MoCA support including payment deferrals to AAI
Some suggest increasing User Development Fees

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Airport operators ask MoCA for urgent relief after 25 percent fee cut hits cash flows hard

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