KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Aviation Commission’s (MAVCOM) introduction of an Asean rate for the revised Passenger Service Charge (PSC) is a good move in light of decreasing tourism traffic.
In a joint statement today, AirAsia Bhd and AirAsia X Bhd said, it was also timely as the group celebrated Asean 50 which would promote integration for the people of Asean.
“However, we are concerned with the new international rate, especially for our hub in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. International passengers will now have to pay double the PSC.
“This may decrease the number of international tourists and eventually force us to put the capacity elsewhere,” it said.