The board approved an application by Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) to raise the charge for international flights from B730 to B1,120, said Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, reports the Bangkok Post.
The passenger service charge is included in the price of airport tickets at the time of purchase. It is expected to take effect early next year.
The passenger service charge for domestic flights remains unchanged at B130.
AoT operates six major airports ‒ Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Hat Yai and Chiang Rai.
The company will gather feedback and present details to seek approval for the fee increase from the transport minister. It will then publicise the new rate four months before imposing it.
AoT said earlier that it expected the increase in the airport tax would generate around B10 billion in additional revenue per year, based on an average of 35 million international passengers passing through its six airports annually.
The Civil Aviation Board said the fee increase would lead to better airport service and safety as the revenue would be invested in more facilities for passengers’ convenience at the airports.