Flight Booking Charges: Even if you make a one-time payment for getting a flight ticket, the reality is that many types of charges are involved in it. Let us know in this news about the charges added in any flight ticket.
Flight Booking Charges: Do you often travel by flight? For this you also pay in One Go. But have you thought about how many types of charges are included in the money given for a seat on the flight. You have hardly noticed this. Actually, many types of charges are attached to the flight ticket. Taking all these together, a fixed amount has to be paid by the passenger to the airline in lieu of the ticket. In this regard, the aviation regulator DGCA has told that how many types of charges are included in the flight ticket?
Airline charge
As per the information given on the official website of DGCA, every airline charges Base Fare, Airline Fuel Charge, Common User Terminal Equipment Fee (if applicable), Convenience Charge etc.
Airport authority charge
The charges of the Airport Authority of India (AAI) are also included in the fare of the flight ticket. AAI charges you Passenger Services Fee. That is, AAI also earns on the sale of a flight ticket.
Airport operator fee
When you book any flight ticket, along with the airline and AAI, the airport operator also charges. This fee includes airport development fee and user development fee.
Government collects service tax
Apart from the above mentioned three charges, the government also takes service tax. The government also has a stake in the flight tickets you book. The government charges service tax on your ticket. All these things together determine the final price of the ticket.
Optional charge
Apart from the flight fare, some passengers also pay an optional charge. In these charges, there are charges ranging from the preferred seat to the meals – snacks or drinks etc. Some people also pay airline lounge, check in baggage charge, sports equipment charge etc.
