Despite their operational inefficiencies, both Lagos and Abuja international airports were for the umpteenth time ranked among some of the most expensive airports in Africa.
Barring ‘high-maintenance’ airports and attendant multiple charges in Nigeria and other countries in Africa, airfares would have been a lot cheaper and affordable for travellers.
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 21): AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) claimed that Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is not entitled to collect passenger service charges (PSC), among other charges, in a defence it filed against the airport operator, which is suing AAX to claim for RM78.16 million in payment owed, according to court filings sighted by
The Edge.
According to AAX, the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) Act states that the PSC, PSSC (passenger security service charges), aircraft parking charges, landing charges, airside driving permit charges, airside vehicle permit charges and airport pass charges may only be collected by Mavcom and be retained in an aviation commission fund , and not by a licensed company.