January 22, 2021
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Department of Airports Responding to the Civil Aviation Board’s resolution to assist airlines during the COVID-19 situation, 3 measures to reduce aircraft parking and storage fees And the rental fee starts from 1 – 28 February this
Mr. Apirat Chaiwongnoi, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Highways (TLL), acting on behalf of Director-General of the Department of Airports (TOR.) Mentioned the case of helping airlines during the situation of the coronavirus infection (COVID-19) epidemic that the Department of Airports has followed the instructions of Mr. Sak Siam Chidchob, Minister of Transport That the aviation agency to help and remedies the airlines affected by the COVID-19 virus outbreak is an urgent case.
By January 21, 2021 there was a meeting of the Civil Aviation Board. And is chaired by the Minister of Transport The Department of Airports has proposed two remedial measures:
1. Extend the period to reduce the landing charge service rate by 50%. For domestic flights and international flights
2. Except for the storage of aircraft storage service (Parking Charge) For the aircraft of the airline According to the terms and conditions set by the Department of Airports The Civil Aviation Board has approved such measures. By giving measures to help on a quarterly basis. Has ordered the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand Gather information and present the matter to the Ministry of Transport. To propose to the Cabinet for consideration and approval of compensation for the lost income from the measures taken by the Department of Airports
Initially, while waiting for the Cabinet meeting (Cabinet) to approve the income compensation, the Department of Airports will issue measures to remedy the airlines. Effective from 1 – 28 February 2021 as follows.
1. Reduce the landing charge of the aircraft by 50%. For domestic flights and international flights
2. Reduce the parking charge rate by 50%. For domestic flights and international flights
3. Extend time, reduce rental rates for both airlines and merchant operators at a rate not lower than that specified by the Treasury Department. For operators of all airport activities under the Department of Airports The reduction in rental rates will be effective until March 31, 2021.
The Department of Airports will periodically assess the situation and consider ways of assistance. To assist entrepreneurs according to government policies and the Minister of Transport
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