In a circular, agencies were advised that Hamad International Airport (HIA) would introduce a new Passenger Facility Charge for tickets issued on or after August 30, and for any travel starting December 1 onwards.
Qatar is introducing a departure tax of QR35 (US$9.6), travel agents have been told.
In a circular, agencies were advised that Hamad International Airport (HIA) would introduce a new Passenger Facility Charge for tickets issued on or after August 30, and for any travel starting December 1 onwards.
The fee will automatically be added to an individual’s plane ticket price.
In a statement HIA said, “The charge is in line with ICAO principles to support the development of world leading airports such as HIA to further increase the airport’s capacity and invest in new infrastructure and state-of-the-art technology to deliver world-class facilities for passengers.”
The new charge follows Dubai’s decision to roll out a similar exit tax earlier this year.