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AERA Cuts Landing Charges 25% for Domestic Flights

4/8/2026

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  • Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) ordered a 25% cut in landing and parking charges for domestic flights for three months after IndiGo and Air India's requests.
  • The move follows pressures from IndiGo and Air India amid the Iran war.
  • International Air Transport Association says airport and navigation charges are the third-largest expense.
  • IndiGo's shares rose about 10%.
  • The regulator said revenue shortfalls would be addressed in tariff reviews.