The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has submitted a Cabinet memorandum to increase the Airport Passengers Service Charge (APSC) from GHS 5, a fee that has remained unchanged since 2010.
This proposal was revealed during a Public Hearing conducted by the Public Accounts Committee on Thursday, 15th August 2024.
The adjustment according to the Managing Director, Mrs. Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare is expected to support the renovation and maintenance of Terminal 2 at Kotoka International Airport, addressing concerns regarding the aging infrastructure and enhancing the overall passenger experience.
In discussing plans for Terminal 2, a representative from the airport stated, “We have started to engage with the Airlines to move some of the sub-regional airlines to Terminal 2. We are just in the beginning stages. And this will also decongest Terminal 3.”
The implementation of these changes is anticipated to ease congestion in Terminal 3, which has been experiencing increasing passenger traffic in recent years.
“We are in the process of doing it, and in a few months, it will be operationalized,” she added, emphasizing the airport’s commitment to improving service efficiency.
The Ghana Airport reported progress in recouping uncollected royalties amounting to GHS 33,800,004, as noted in the Attorney General’s report in July 2024.
Officials confirmed that they have recovered all outstanding funds, which will contribute to maintaining airport facilities and enhancing the overall maintenance culture.
