Malaysian Aviation Commission exploring charging airline passengers


Extra fees: If RM1 is charged per airline passenger, Mavcom can easily make RM83mil a year.

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom), set up in March, is exploring the possibility of charging a small amount of up to RM1 per airline passenger to fund its operations, aviation executives said.

Besides charging airline passengers, other sources of income include charging for licences. Sources said the existing charges for the passenger service charges (PSC) for travellers had also come under review.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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