Airfares Hike: Ghana's Airport Levy Takes Off Today

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Airfares are going up today due to the new Airport Infrastructure Development Levy. Domestic flights within Ghana will cost an extra GH¢100, while regional one…

Airfares Hike: Ghana's Airport Levy Takes Off Today
Airfares are going up today due to the new Airport Infrastructure Development Levy. Domestic flights within Ghana will cost an extra GH¢100, while regional one-way tickets will jump by $35 and return trips by $70. International travelers will pay $50 more for one-way tickets and $100 extra for return fares The government says this levy is crucial for fixing infrastructure gaps in the aviation sector. The funds will go towards projects like building a concourse linking Terminals 2 and 3 at Kotok…