India, March 19 -- Flying out of Mumbai airport could cost more, with Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), which operates the Mumbai airport, proposing to introduce a User Development Fee (UDF) for domestic passengers and a steep increase in the fee for international passengers.

MIAL has submitted a proposal to the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA), for the imposition of Rs.325 for departing domestic passengers and a Rs.463 increase in the fee for international travellers. The fee, says MIAL, will enable it to undertake infrastructure development and technological enhancement projects at the Mumbai airport.

At present, there is no UDF for domestic travellers, while international travellers will have to pay Rs.650, up ...