AAT seeks cut in fuel tax, operational fees
The Airlines Association of Thailand (AAT) is urging the government to lower the fuel tax and operational fees at airports amid concerns over a potential increase in oil prices following the announcement by Opec+ that the group would reduce its output, saying the lower cost burden would eventually help to reduce airfares.
AAT president Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth said the government could help airlines by subsidising a scheme that would assist them with their costs, including the jet fuel tax as well as service fees required by Airports of Thailand and Aeronautical Radio of Thailand.
He said such measures would be essential if airfares were to unavoidably increase due to Opec+ reducing its oil output starting next month.
However, he said a spike in airfares should not be a critical concern…
