What are the concerns raised by a Parliamentary panel on the 'arbitrary' User Development Fee charged by airports

A Parliamentary panel has raised questions about the User Development Fee charged by airports. Examine the issues highlighted by the panel.
The concerns raised by the Parliamentary panel on the 'arbitrary' User Development Fee charged by airports include:
  • Lack of transparency in the determination of the fee structure.
  • Allegations of airports charging fees arbitrarily without any justification or oversight.
  • Questions about the impact of these charges on passengers and airlines, leading to increased airfares.
  • Need for a regulatory framework to monitor and regulate the User Development Fee imposed by airports.
  • Calls for a more structured approach to setting fees, taking into account various factors such as infrastructure development and operational costs.
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