Low-cost airlines scrap regional routes as airport fees cull profits

Higher airport charges that have come into force this year have made it unprofitable for low-cost airlines to offer short cross-border flights to neighbouring countries, according to Glenn Orsmond, the former chief executive of 1time. He said the airport fees were out of proportion to the fares that could be chargedË:È ingrid.smitll¦êwGœ·Â"`ÿÿ`$—/Higher airport charges that have come into force this year have made it unprofitable for low cost air lines to offer short cross-border flights to neighbouring countries, according to Glenn Orsmond, former chief executive of 1Time. He said they were out of proportion to the fares that could be charged. Source