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By Vipin Agnihotri
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Bad news for International passengers as they have to pay $ 28 as user development fee when the new Hyderabad International Airport start operation. According to sources, user development fee will be collected by the airlines and given to Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (HIAL). HIAL on his part would pass on this fee to the Indian Government.
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Although, there is no change in landing and parking charges at the new Hyderabad International Airport but the issue of ground-handling charges are bothering low-cost airlines quite a bit. I have a talk with few of them and they are fearful that the cost of operations would go up significantly. Ground handling includes cabin service and replenishment of catering requirements. I have full-proof information that majority of the private airlines, including domestic and international carriers, are yet to enter into an agreement with the new airport's two ground handlers, namely, Menzies Aviation & Bobba and the consortium of Singapore Airport Terminal Services, Air India and Indian Airlines.
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The real issue with the new airport in Hyderabad is neither the distance nor the higher costs. In my opinion, it’s the abysmal condition of the roads that connect the new airports to the city.
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According to sources, the airport management has organized bus service from four different points in the city and passengers can use the service to reach the airport. This is commendable. Moment passenger gets into the bus he is at the airport. If there is a traffic jam, it's no more his problem. It’s the responsibility of airport management to make sure that they bring the passenger to the terminal on time.
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