Air tickets to become expensive with the government mulling to levy 2 % cess
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Government is looking at levying two per cent cess on Such a move could push the ticket prices higher, making air travel more expensive.
Under the new policy, the government is looking at enhancing air connectivity to regional and remote areas such as the North East, apart from measures to boost the domestic aviation sector.
According to sources, the money garnered through cess would be utilised to provide airlines, that fly to remote areas, with viability gap funding.
Sources also said that as part of the policy, the government is weighing various options to tweak the international flying norm for domestic airlines.
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At present, Indian carriers who have completed five years of domestic operations and have at least a fleet of 20 planes are eligible to fly on international routes.
Now, one of the options being looked at is the possibility of reducing the mandatory requirement of five years operational experience, sources said.
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On Tuesday, the ministry made a presentation to Prime Minister
With the Prime Minister suggesting certain changes, a group of secretaries is expected to go through the revised draft before it is put up for stakeholder consultations.
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