Mumbai (Maharashtra), India, March 18 (ANI): The Mumbai International Airport plans to levy a User Development Fee (UDF). UDF ) amounting to Rs 325 for departing domestic passengers and Rs 650 for departing international travelers, aimed at enabling the airport to carry out infrastructure development and technological upgrade initiatives.

On Tuesday, Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), which is a part of Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) and manages the Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), announced they are implementing a strategic plan aimed at enhancing passenger facilities.

The statement also mentioned that a proposal has been presented to the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA).

According to the announcement, the plan for the Mumbai airport aims to counterbalance this shift and lessen its effect on travelers by concurrently decreasing airline landing fees and parking costs by roughly 35 percent.

It suggests that this decrease is anticipated to have a positive effect on airfare rates originating from Mumbai, allowing airlines to better control their expenses and keep ticket prices competitive.

The present Yield Per Passenger (YPP) for Mumbai Airport is set at Rs 285. The proposal sent to AERA seeks to adjust this figure to around Rs 332, which equates to an approximate 18% rise, consistent with the Consultation Paper released by AERA on March 10, 2025.

In the coming five years, the Mumbai airport plans to spend Rs 10,000 crore on developing airport facilities and anticipates generating Rs 7,600 crore in revenue from approximately 229 million travelers.

Mumbai Airport has been committed to consistently improving passenger convenience, operational efficiency, and the long-term sustainability of one of India's landmark aviation hubs.

Key initiatives include the Domestic-to-Domestic Transfer Facility at T2, the new Taxiway Z to improve on-time performance and support sustainable airport operations, the introduction of eGates to manage congestion at entry to the terminal, free inter-terminal coach transfers, and FASTag-enabled parking, among other passenger-centric advancements. (ANI)