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IATA asks Icelandic and Danish governments to reconsider air traffic fees
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Rafael Ramos
11/29/2022
IATA has asked the Icelandic and Danish Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP) that the new air traffic charges do not come into effect from the beginning of next year, as planned.
The two ANSPs recently announced an increase of up to 30% in air traffic fees without consulting consumers or international associations. The IATA, in turn, says that the increase may reaffirm the monopoly of the organizations, which already alone dictate what fees will be charged.
“This is a cash grab by two monopoly suppliers with no justification. It must be stopped. Why should airlines pay a higher price for a service from a monopoly provider that has not changed and has nothing to justify the higher cost? Rather than increasing charges, providers should look to gain efficiencies that keep costs in check. And if efficiencies can't be found, it's time for these vendors to consult with their customers to revise proposals. The unilateral approach taken is totally unacceptable,” said Peter Cerda, IATA Regional Vice President for the Americas.
THE FEES
Airlines flying over foreign airspace must pay fees to the control body. These fees cover the costs of air traffic control services.
Large portions of North Atlantic airspace are controlled by Denmark and Iceland. The price increase will affect all airlines flying over the region. Higher amounts will soon be passed on to passengers.
IATA considers the increase in fees to be unfair and urges agencies to reconsider the increase. The increase should be discussed between airlines and agencies to arrive at a fair value that could contribute to air traffic costs, minimizing damage to users.
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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