The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) says it has suspended the proposed US$20 charge for round-trip passenger tickets.
Following concerns raised by the Minority in Parliament earlier this week, the sector minister was summoned to address the issue, which the caucus deemed illegal.
In a brief statement dated March 14, GACL stated that discussions regarding the fee were ongoing with relevant stakeholders.
However, the company has suspended the implementation of the charge for now. It also noted the possibility of revisiting the matter in the future.
Find below the full statement
PRESS STATEMENT
PROPOSED $20 CHARGE ON ALL-ROUND TRIP TICKETS
Management of Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has noted with concern the recent news concerning a charge of $20 on all round-trip airline tickets.
GACL wishes to place on record that deliberations were ongoing with the Airline Operators Committee (AOC) and the Board of Airline Representatives Ghana in consultation with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and further meetings had been scheduled in respect of the matter.
In the circumstance, GACL has taken a decision to put on hold all discussions on this. In the future, if and when a decision is reached, IATA will communicate same to all stakeholders.
The general public is advised to take note.
MANAGEMENT
MARCH 14, 2024