The Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced a temporary reduction in aviation charges.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced a temporary reduction in aviation charges.

• Landing and parking fees for domestic airlines will be lowered by 25 percent.
• This reduction will remain in effect for a period of three months.
• Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu said the goal is to make air travel more affordable.
• The decision comes during a time of global disruptions in aviation.
• Airlines are currently facing challenges such as rising fuel costs.
• Flight cancellations have also added to operational difficulties.
• The government wants to prevent these issues from severely affecting domestic carriers.
• The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India has been directed to implement the fee reduction. This applies to major airports under its control.
• The Airports Authority of India has also received similar instructions. It will apply reduced charges at the airports it manages.