In St. Vincent, the airport service charge will be raised from US$40 to US$55.
This fee, which is charged on all airline tickets for domestic and international travel, goes directly to fund the operations of Argyle International Airport, according to Finance Minister Camilo Gonsalves on Monday.
Despite the rise, Gonsalves says that SVG’s Airport Service Charge is among the lowest in the region.
“Our overall effective charges on international air travel remain low when compared to our regional peers. Given the forecasted numbers for passenger movements in 2024, this measure is expected to raise an additional $6.6 million in revenue”.
The new fee will be implemented on May 1, 2024.
