update (02 Oct 2012): According to a post from
Tongabezi Lodge (Livingstone, Zambia) on their
facebook page, Zambia
National Airports Corporation (NACL) announced that they
would not be charging the new aviation and infrastructure charge on domestic and international flights.
Can one confirm it? It is confirmed, the airport tax has been suspended until further notice.
The
National Airports Corporation (NACL) of Zambia will introduce a new
Aviation Infrastructure and Development charge. From
01 Sept 2012 01 Oct 2012, the charge will apply to all passengers travelling through
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in
Lusaka,
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International in
Ndola,
Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport in
Livingstone and
Mfuwe International Airport in
Mfuwe regardless of when their tickets were issued. The new
Aviation Infrastructure and Development charge will be payable direct to the
NACL airport offices along with departure and security taxes. Travellers on international flights will need to verify with their
airline whether the charge is already included in their airfare or
payable at the airport.
The charges are:
- Domestic: ZMK 28,000.00 (+/- R46 | €4.50 | GBP3.60 | US$5.60)
- International: ZMK 56,000.00 (+/- R92 | €9.10 | GBP7.20 | US$11.30)
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