‘Govt. must address high handling & operational costs at Indian airports’

Ahead of the 48th anuual convention in Baku, Azerbaijan, scheduled from 5-8 December, ACAAI President CK Govil shares, that the members are actively working on various significant issues to enhance the operational efficiency, competitiveness, and regulatory environment of the industry. He says, “One of the longstanding concerns of ACAAI members is the high handling and operational costs at major airports in India. Members are pushing for more transparency in the pricing mechanisms of Ground Handling Agents (GHAs) and are advocating for lower handling charges to make Indian airports more competitive. High fuel costs, especially for air cargo, have a significant impact on pricing. ACAAI members are seeking support from authorities for better regulation or reduction in these surcharges, which are often passed on to cargo agents and customers.”