Why did the Parliamentary panel raise questions on the 'arbitrary' User Development Fee charged by airports

A Parliamentary panel questioned the 'arbitrary' User Development Fee charged by airports.
  • The Parliamentary panel raised concerns about the lack of transparency in the calculation of User Development Fees by airports.
  • There were questions regarding the rationale behind the varying amounts of fees charged by different airports for similar facilities.
  • The panel pointed out that the current system of determining User Development Fees lacked a uniform methodology, leading to arbitrary charges.
  • There were allegations of airports overcharging passengers, impacting the affordability and accessibility of air travel.
  • The panel emphasized the need for a more standardized and regulated approach to setting User Development Fees to ensure fairness and consistency across airports.
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