Lower AirAsia passenger service charge starts today
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AirAsia’s reduced passenger service charge (PSC) of RM50 starts today at KLIA2 and other international airports in Malaysia.
This follows Transport Minister Anthony Loke’s announcement last month that the Cabinet has decided to reduce the PSC for passengers traveling outside of Asean from RM73 to RM50 effective Oct 1.
AirAsia Group president (airlines) Bo Lingam said as the airports belong to the government, the Cabinet has every power to implement changes to the PSC.
Bo thanked the government for supporting its cause towards a fair PSC and making air travel affordable. “This will hugely benefit not only air travelers but also the tourism industry and economy as a whole, ” he said.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific airports will implement the reduced passenger service charge?
Which specific airports will implement the reduced passenger service charge?
The reduced passenger service charge will be implemented at KLIA2 and all other international airports across Malaysia. This change applies to passengers travelling outside of Asean from today, October 1.
Q.What was the previous passenger service charge for international non-Asean flights?
What was the previous passenger service charge for international non-Asean flights?
Previously, the passenger service charge for passengers travelling outside of Asean was RM73. It has now been reduced to RM50, following a Cabinet decision announced last month by Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
Q.Who made the decision to reduce the passenger service charge?
Who made the decision to reduce the passenger service charge?
The Cabinet made the decision to reduce the passenger service charge, as announced last month by Transport Minister Anthony Loke. AirAsia Group president Bo Lingam acknowledged the government's authority to implement these changes.
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