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New Delhi: Air travel to Hyderabad and Bangalore could become more expensive with airline operators contemplating a hike in fares subject to the government's clearance for a proposal to levy additional user charges from passengers at these airports.
A SpiceJet official said on Friday that the airline could raise fares on the Bangalore and Hyderabad routes if the government allowed the airports to levy additional charges.
Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel had hinted during the inauguration of the new Hyderabad airport last week that he favoured additional user charges on passengers using the Bangalore and Hyderabad greenfield airports.
Requests with Centre
Bangalore International Airport Limited, which is developing the new airport in Bangalore, has requested the central government to allow an additional levy of 675 rupees (Dh62) on outgoing domestic travellers and 955 rupees on international passengers. The Hyderabad airport too has made similar requests. While the Bangalore facility will open next month, the Hyderabad airport was formally launched late last week.
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