From April subsequent 12 months, the fees for worldwide departure passengers will enhance from 700 to 730 baht per particular person, whereas for home departure passengers it can rise from 100 to 130 baht per particular person at six AOT airports — Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Chiang Mai, Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai, Hat Yai, and Phuket.

AOT director Kerati Kijmanawat mentioned on Friday that the proposed worth adjustment had already been permitted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand and the Ministry of Transport.

He mentioned the 30-baht hike was necessitated by elevated prices following the set up of Widespread Use Passenger Processing Techniques at six airports, which have considerably improved service high quality, security and comfort for airport passengers.

The three essential methods are:

• Widespread Use Terminal Gear, which raises the companies on the check-in counter to worldwide requirements.
• Widespread Use Self Service, which permits passengers to self-check-in in addition to superior check-in 6 to 12 hours earlier than departure, eliminating the necessity to queue up at check-in counters.
• Widespread Use Bag Drop, which permits passengers to check-in and cargo their baggage.

The charges paid by the passengers shall be used to enhance and keep airport services and gear to make sure the protection and comfort of passengers beneath worldwide aviation requirements, mentioned Kerati.

The cost is often known as airport tax collected by airways, and is already included within the air ticket worth.