Air Deccan withdraws congestion surcharge

Air Deccan has announced the withdrawal of congestion surcharge. The congestion surcharge of Rs 150, which had come into effect on December 8, 2006 will no longer be applicable on fresh tickets booked on and after 1435 hours on March 29, 2007. Capt GR Gopinath, MD, Air Deccan, said, “The rationale behind implementing the congestion fee was to make the government aware of the problems being faced by airlines due to congestion at airports. We are withdrawing the same since the government is now taking firm steps to tackle the problem and we are glad our issues are being addressed positively.”

courtesy:economictimes