Indian tariff regulator Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) has proposed a 78.4% drop in tariff for the second control period between 2014 and 2019, starting from 01 February, at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA).
Upset with the latest move, airport operator Delhi International Airport (DIAL) sought a hike and noted that tariff will remain unaltered until the AERA takes final decision on a petition against tariffs for the first control period.
DIAL said in its filing to exchanges: "With the High Court order, tariff at Delhi Airport will remain at current levels till the time DIAL’s appeal is decided upon by the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority Appellate Tribunal (AERAAT)."
In addition, DIAL said that AERA extended the tariff order for the first control period corresponding to the High Court order, according to PTI.
The regulator noted that the proposal will be implemented as soon as DIAL submits updated rate slabs for its clearance.
AERA’s move is also welcomed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which termed the move as ‘a positive development’.
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By GlobalDataIATA Asia Pacific regional vice-president Conrad Clifford told The Hindu: "AERA’s proposal of an X-factor of plus 78% will translate into reduced charges at Delhi airport.
"This will be a welcome relief for airport users, who have been impacted by the over 340% increase in airport charges since 2012."
