The Ghana Airports Firm Restricted (GACL) has suspended the proposed $20 round-trip passenger charge following parliamentary scrutiny.

Parliament, on Wednesday, March thirteenth summoned the Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, to handle issues relating to the charge’s legality.

This motion stemmed from objections raised by the Minority Caucus, who argued that the GACL lacked the authority to impose such a cost with out correct justification and parliamentary approval.

Haruna Iddrisu, MP for Tamale South, particularly questioned the Minister’s involvement, alleging potential collusion between him and the GACL.

In response to the summons and mounting public concern, GACL, in a press release on Thursday, March 14th, clarified that discussions surrounding the charge have been ongoing with related stakeholders, together with the Airline Operators Committee (AOC), the Board of Airline Representatives Ghana, and the Worldwide Air Transport Affiliation (IATA).

“Within the circumstance, GACL has taken a choice to placed on maintain all discussions on this. Sooner or later, if and when a choice is reached, IATA will talk similar to all stakeholders.”

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PRESS STATEMENT PROPOSED $20 CHARGE ON ALL-ROUND TRIP TICKETS

Administration of Ghana Airports Firm Restricted (GACL) has famous with concern the latest information regarding a cost of $20 on all round-trip airline tickets.

GACL needs to position on document that deliberations have been ongoing with the Airline Operators Committee (AOC) and the Board of Airline Representatives Ghana in session with the Worldwide Air Transport Affiliation (IATA), and additional conferences had been scheduled in respect of the matter.

Within the circumstance, GACL has taken a choice to placed on maintain all discussions on this. Sooner or later, if and when a choice is reached, IATA will talk similar to all stakeholders.

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—citinewsroom