MAS and AirAsia lobbying power too strong for Malaysia Airports

PETALING JAYA: The lobbying power of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and AirAsia has proved to be too strong for airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), based on the Government's decision to reverse an increase in aeronautical charges at local airports to be implemented by MAHB.

Analysts said they were not surprised by MAHB's announcement on Friday that the Transport Ministry had asked it to put on hold the recently announced increases in passenger service charge (PSC), aircraft landing and parking charges.