
Here’s why passengers can expect lower airfares at Noida airport
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Air passengers in Delhi’s national capital region can expect cheaper fares if they fly out of Noida’s Jewar airport, as airlines are seeking discounts on various charges for shifting to the new airport that is likely to begin operations in the second half of 2025. Airports impose several charges on carriers for using their amenities, including landing fees and parking fees (based on weight of the aircraft), charges for air traffic control services, ground handling fees (like baggage handling), and terminal charges for using passenger facilities.
All these charges are built into the tickets sold by airlines, jacking up airfares. The Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, which is running behind schedule by about six months, is operated by Yamuna International Airport Private Ltd, a wholly-owned arm of Zurich Airport International AG. “These discounts in charges by the airport operator will help us offer cheaper fares that is likely to help attract passengers to the airport," said an airline official, who did not want to be identified.
Also read | How small town Jewar became a booming real estate market Another official at a low-cost carrier said that they can bring passengers to Jewar airport if the fares are low. “No other incentive can bring passengers to Jewar." Analysts believe that discounts will help keep airfares low. “While we have low-cost carriers (LCC), their fares are hardly low in comparison to other airlines.
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