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Malaysia to increase airline fees drastically

Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia may be hit hardest; passengers could face higher fares

Nisha Ramchandani

Nisha Ramchandani

Published Wed, Apr 6, 2016 · 09:50 PM

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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.

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