The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) has announced a 25% reduction in landing and parking charges for domestic flights across major airports in India, providing immediate financial relief to airlines amid rising operational pressures.
The reduction has come into immediate effect and will remain applicable for a period of three months, as per the regulator’s official order. The move covers all major airports under AERA’s jurisdiction, ensuring a wide-ranging impact across the domestic aviation network.
The decision follows a directive from the central government in light of ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, which have significantly increased aviation fuel costs and disrupted operating economics for airlines.
Landing and parking charges form a key component of aeronautical tariffs, and their reduction is expected to ease cost burdens for carriers, improve cash flows, and support operational sustainability especially for airlines operating high-frequency domestic routes.
The tariff relief applies to around 34 major airports and is aimed at stabilising the aviation sector during a period of volatility. While airlines stand to benefit from reduced expenses, airport operators may face short-term revenue impacts, although provisions exist to recover these losses in future tariff cycles.
AERA has clarified that the measure is temporary and subject to review after three months, based on prevailing market conditions, airline financial health, and broader industry dynamics.
The move reflects a broader policy effort to maintain affordability of air travel, ensure network stability, and support the aviation ecosystem during a period of global uncertainty affecting fuel supply and pricing.
