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Govt moves to cushion jet fuel spike with 25% airport charge cut
ET Bureau | April 9, 2026 4:19 AM CST

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Airlines will see a 25% reduction in aircraft landing and parking charges for domestic flights. This relief measure will be in effect for three months. The government expects airlines to save approximately ₹400 crore during this period.

New Delhi: Civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Wednesday said a 25% cut in aircraft landing and parking charges for domestic flights for three months is expected to help airlines save about ₹400 crore during this period, helping partly cushion the impact of high jet fuel prices. "This is a significant intervention to provide relief to airlines grappling with increasing operational costs," said Naidu, emphasising that the government is in continuous touch with airlines, airport operators, and the sector regulator.


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