New Delhi, May 9 -- The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Aera) has granted approval to Adani Group-led Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), which operates the airport in the nation's financial capital, to impose a higher user development fee (UDF) on international business class passengers compared to those travelling in international economy class, effective until 2028-29.

In a statement issued on Thursday as reported by Business Standard, Aera stated that MIAL may levy a UDF of Rs.615 on each departing international economy class passenger and Rs.695 on each departing international business class passenger, beginning 16 May. For arriving international travellers, the UDF will be Rs.260 for economy class and Rs.3...