BIAL seeks continuance of UDF, says any reduction of fee may hurt expansion

Currently, domestic passengers pay Rs 306 as user development fee in BIAL, while it is at Rs 1,226 for international passengers

Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL), which operates the Kempegowda International Airport, has sought a continuance of User Development Fee (UDF) at the current level saying that any reduction in the fee structure will hurt the airport's proposed expansion plans worth Rs 120 billion.

While recent news reports have suggested that there is a likelihood of a reduction in UDF by Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA),  there is no formal notification from the regulator yet.

"It is our appeal to AERA to continue with the current level of user development fee. This will help us to fund our expansion