Malaysia to increase airline fees drastically

Singapore

MALAYSIA'S Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) is planning to drastically raise the fees payable by airlines for aviation services. This could lead to higher fares for passengers.

According to a report by Malaysia- based daily The Star, the hike will cover a range of fees - including airspace usage, air traffic facilities, air operator's certificate (AOC), and the pilot's flight licence - as DCA embarks on its first major fee review in over 40 years.