CAIRO: Egypt’s Ministry of Civil Aviation has reportedly announced a $5 increase in the travelers’ departure fee starting from next November, local newspapers reported on Tuesday.
Media said the increase to the passenger departure fee will raise the amount to $25, to be obtained indirectly for each passenger flying on regular or charter flights — both internationally and domestically — from Egyptian airports.Ìý
The rate has not changed since 2013, the ministry said in a statement quoted by .Ìý
The proposed increase was adopted by the Supreme Council for Pricing after "careful consideration" and according to normal practice in airports worldwide, it added. Â
The ministry said the increase is in line with the challenges and demands needed for the development of the entire service system at Egyptian airports.Ìý
