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Indonesian airlines exempted from fees at state-run airports
The country's airlines have been under pressure from increased fuel costs amid high global crude oil prices.
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Komodo Airport is located on Flores Island and is considered the gateway to the nearby and highly popular Komodo National Park. (JP/Wienda Parwitasari)
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he government has exempted Indonesian airlines from aircraft landing, placement and storage fees at state-run airports in a move to bolster the industry’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and help it endure a spike in fuel prices.
The roughly 200 airports run by the Transportation Ministry’s Airport Operator Unit (UPBU) are offering the exemption, but it will not apply to remote routes.
The policy came into force on July 29 and is to remain effective until the end of the year.
"This is a government effort to support economic growth by providing relief for one component of aircraft operating costs,” said Transportation Ministry acting air transportation director general Nur Isnin Istiartono in a statement on Monday.
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Indonesian airlines have been under pressure from increased fuel costs amid high global crude oil prices.
National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia CEO Irfan Setiaputra welcomed the fee exemption.
