Air passengers to pay $20 on all round-trip tickets at KIA

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THIS IS ROBBERY!!! 2 months ago

The airport should be able to sustain itself on the fees charged to airlines, vendors etc. Already the airlines and vendors pass on their costs to passengers. What next? Levies to pay for using the toilet or driving on airpor ...
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The airport should be able to sustain itself on the fees charged to airlines, vendors etc. Already the airlines and vendors pass on their costs to passengers. What next? Levies to pay for using the toilet or driving on airport roads? Kai!
Concerned Ghanaian 2 months ago

complete inept fools in positions of leadership in Ghana. How do they justify this tax, indeed this shows they cannot run their respective organisations because of their lack of forward planning and the discipline of reinves ...
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complete inept fools in positions of leadership in Ghana. How do they justify this tax, indeed this shows they cannot run their respective organisations because of their lack of forward planning and the discipline of reinvesting back. Complete idiots and speaks to the lack of a maintenance culture in all areas of Ghanaian society.
Koo Sei 1 month ago

My friend, forget about their incompetence. It is another clever ploy to enrich their own pockets. That is all!

My friend, forget about their incompetence. It is another clever ploy to enrich their own pockets. That is all!
Yaw 2 months ago

First of all, what have the be doing with all airport taxes of all tickets purchased? Over the years what have they used the money for?
What's the maintenance plan?
As I speak, just last week, as you come out of a plane in ...
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First of all, what have the be doing with all airport taxes of all tickets purchased? Over the years what have they used the money for?
What's the maintenance plan?
As I speak, just last week, as you come out of a plane in the arrival tunnel, you see ACs leaking and bucket put on the floor to collect the water.
And what was obvious was that, the ceiling was wet and has become black meaning, it isn't a new fault.
Show us what you have been using the taxes collected over the period before asking for new ones.
The new private jet section isn't generating enough money to maintain the airport as well?

This is too much. Everyday, new scheming.

NPP has indeed finished us. They have the thieves indeed.

Good morning Ghana
Truth stands 2 months ago

Unbelievable, The only country that steals and squeeze water out of stone from its people in the name of democracy,
Why should pax pay for this after all the nuisance taxes, why next,
Leaders are elected /appointed to think ...
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Unbelievable, The only country that steals and squeeze water out of stone from its people in the name of democracy,
Why should pax pay for this after all the nuisance taxes, why next,
Leaders are elected /appointed to think not to behave this way
Farmer 2 months ago

KIA already has the highest fees of any airport worldwide. If other airports can maintain their equipment for a lot less and still make a profit, in whose pockets is all the KIA revenue ending up?

KIA already has the highest fees of any airport worldwide. If other airports can maintain their equipment for a lot less and still make a profit, in whose pockets is all the KIA revenue ending up?
Vivacious 2 months ago

Passengers pay tax through the airlines. This is broad daylight robbery

Passengers pay tax through the airlines. This is broad daylight robbery
world traveller 2 months ago

Eiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

Eiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
last time npp 2 months ago

Never again will Ghana ever ever make a mistake of electing criminals and brainless clowns as government reps. Anyone can walk off the street with know capacity to govern to be made an official. Wow, where did we go wrong thi ...
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Never again will Ghana ever ever make a mistake of electing criminals and brainless clowns as government reps. Anyone can walk off the street with know capacity to govern to be made an official. Wow, where did we go wrong this time. Clowns!
Kwame 2 months ago

Yes they will, the people just play musical chairs with the major parties. They are just two branches on the same tree

Yes they will, the people just play musical chairs with the major parties. They are just two branches on the same tree
Mel 2 months ago

This is the biggest Joke and thievery of the year. Wake up Ghana politicians and people in power, the country is slow sinking, if it hasn't already!!!

This is the biggest Joke and thievery of the year. Wake up Ghana politicians and people in power, the country is slow sinking, if it hasn't already!!!
Shame on you 2 months ago

No sense since when you people notice that we should
Put that cost on us then tell us to pay your electric water bills for you what is all this every institution here wants to steal from the public. Then tell us we should ...
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No sense since when you people notice that we should
Put that cost on us then tell us to pay your electric water bills for you what is all this every institution here wants to steal from the public. Then tell us we should not bring anything there when we are traveling. Bogus idea awkward
Masa make Ghana attractive ooo and stop dat olden days
Kind of attitude
Jamestown Bi- Sam 2 months ago

I got my ticket receipt from United and there's is charge of $150 yes one hundred and fifty dollars for Ghana government services. Now they are charging for conveyor belt maintenance. Are they going to charge for "kotarle" to ...
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I got my ticket receipt from United and there's is charge of $150 yes one hundred and fifty dollars for Ghana government services. Now they are charging for conveyor belt maintenance. Are they going to charge for "kotarle" to pave the terminal grounds. Yes I pay for the cart to carry my luggage at Dulles but I don't pay for conveyor belt.
Nye bro 2 months ago

Ghana is indeed being ruled by FOOLS!!! Which country does such a stupid thing? IATA must stop this!

Ghana is indeed being ruled by FOOLS!!! Which country does such a stupid thing? IATA must stop this!
This is illegal. 2 months ago

Ripping Off passengers is illegal.

Ripping Off passengers is illegal.
coop city 2 months ago

What about the $100 fees we pay on every ticket we buy? We know about that

What about the $100 fees we pay on every ticket we buy? We know about that
Nii Joromi 2 months ago

Stop this criminality now! This corrupt government believes that taxation is the solution to our problems. Corruption and brain dead government appointees is our problem.

Stop this criminality now! This corrupt government believes that taxation is the solution to our problems. Corruption and brain dead government appointees is our problem.
Ogyam 2 months ago

At least at JFK and IAD airports in the US, passengers pay us$6.00 to use the trolleys for carrying the baggage to the airlines counters or from the baggage claim area.
But at Kotoka airport in Accra, it is FREE.
Start char ...
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At least at JFK and IAD airports in the US, passengers pay us$6.00 to use the trolleys for carrying the baggage to the airlines counters or from the baggage claim area.
But at Kotoka airport in Accra, it is FREE.
Start charging for the use of the trolleys generate revenue for their maintenance.
Thanks
Gabaa 2 months ago

We already pay $100 for airport services in Ghana, that includes the trolley

We already pay $100 for airport services in Ghana, that includes the trolley
Osaberima manesah 1 month ago

Aboa ni ba, are you delusional? They charge service cost on all ticket one purchase so what the hell does akofo adoo and his alibabas want from travellers again? Where are those idiots always defending this criminal governmen ...
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Aboa ni ba, are you delusional? They charge service cost on all ticket one purchase so what the hell does akofo adoo and his alibabas want from travellers again? Where are those idiots always defending this criminal government? They should come out now to defend, and to you ogyam, dont be silly, bloody fool, reason a bit because you have head on your shoulders.
Kaiser 2 months ago

Really scraping the barrel now, when is enough,enough for these greedy half wits. But then when they are voted for government time and time again who really are the half wits?

Really scraping the barrel now, when is enough,enough for these greedy half wits. But then when they are voted for government time and time again who really are the half wits?
Wiseman 2 months ago

Imagine Dr Bawumia wins 2024 Elections.
Ghanaians are DEAD!!!!

Imagine Dr Bawumia wins 2024 Elections.
Ghanaians are DEAD!!!!
FIFA 2 months ago

What kind of nonsense is this? , Election year and still this greedy NPP leaders who doesn't think about the party winning the 2024 elections are still bringing new Taxes.

What kind of nonsense is this? , Election year and still this greedy NPP leaders who doesn't think about the party winning the 2024 elections are still bringing new Taxes.
LONGJOHN 2 months ago

WE SHOULD PAY ALL THIS CHARGES WHILES OUR BAGGES ARE TEMPTED QITH5

WE SHOULD PAY ALL THIS CHARGES WHILES OUR BAGGES ARE TEMPTED QITH5
keba 2 months ago

another setback to Ghana's tourism. Flight tickets have always been expensive.

another setback to Ghana's tourism. Flight tickets have always been expensive.
Noname 2 months ago

This is very sad, oh Ghana. I am pretty sure this decision was motivated by the millions they made from passengers during the covid period, they have already calculated how much they will be earning and shared the money.

This is very sad, oh Ghana. I am pretty sure this decision was motivated by the millions they made from passengers during the covid period, they have already calculated how much they will be earning and shared the money.
SON OF GOD 2 months ago

Is taxation and charging fees is only path our leaders know to raise additional funds once they lack ideas in handling challenges? We need thinkers not talkers

Is taxation and charging fees is only path our leaders know to raise additional funds once they lack ideas in handling challenges? We need thinkers not talkers
CHS 2 months ago

We need to eslate this to ICAO and IATA

We need to eslate this to ICAO and IATA
Obaa Yaa 2 months ago

You charges airlines that operates at KIA and those that lands at the same places. The airline then put the charges on air tickets. Why then do you want to charge another nuisance fee from passengers.

Must every nonsense ...
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You charges airlines that operates at KIA and those that lands at the same places. The airline then put the charges on air tickets. Why then do you want to charge another nuisance fee from passengers.

Must every nonsense happens under NPP?. Why is this government reckless and corrupt in every corner?. Sanitation tax, covid tax, communication tax , betting tax yet still you want to charge another fee at an airport that restrict family and friends escorting their love one from entering the departure hall. The same Airport that keep passengers in darkness (dumsor).

The curses placed on Akufo Addo is beyond the sky.
Dii 2 months ago

What has a passenger got to do with how u maintain your ass?
All this government knows is how to squeeze money from people n use it to enrich themselves.
Foolish so call leaders
You guys made me sick
What do u do with a ...
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What has a passenger got to do with how u maintain your ass?
All this government knows is how to squeeze money from people n use it to enrich themselves.
Foolish so call leaders
You guys made me sick
What do u do with all the visa fees you collect from abroad huh?
We will start visiting other African countries.
Dumsor country
Bri 2 months ago

Still the place smells like cheap bleach

Still the place smells like cheap bleach
Ghanaian 2 months ago

Stealing again ?

Stealing again ?
thieves and easy path to money 2 months ago

In fact these so guys leaders at our public sectors are just nothing but empty heads. How could you charge someone who has a returning ticket such an amount ? What a stupid idea? Have they lost creative ideas to take in reve ...
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In fact these so guys leaders at our public sectors are just nothing but empty heads. How could you charge someone who has a returning ticket such an amount ? What a stupid idea? Have they lost creative ideas to take in revenue ?
Nonsense 2 months ago

Ghana is always looking for means to squeeze a penny out of you

Ghana is always looking for means to squeeze a penny out of you
Ghana lacks the right thinkers 2 months ago

I don’t know why the country called Ghana is battling with bad leader’s.It is time the people must standup & tell the government enough of their nonsense & lack of ideas to govern this country.America stood against too mu ...
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I don’t know why the country called Ghana is battling with bad leader’s.It is time the people must standup & tell the government enough of their nonsense & lack of ideas to govern this country.America stood against too much taxes & that lead them to their Independence from the British.I believe this’s the time the citizenry can standup & fight the government till the government drops its taste for introducing nuisances taxes.Just look at the 2 guys wanting to become President.The Americans,the western block & the Chinese are laughing at the country called Ghana.It is time Ghanaians especially the poor must start standing & fight the political leaders & their party’s.
Lenny 2 months ago

They're already charging.Ghana: Aviation Safety Charge (G5) is $11.50.Ghana: Passenger Service Charge (GH) is $100 per passenger.So, why the extra $20?

They're already charging.Ghana: Aviation Safety Charge (G5) is $11.50.Ghana: Passenger Service Charge (GH) is $100 per passenger.So, why the extra $20?
Nii Akwei 2 months ago

Please vote for the party of your choice.

Please vote for the party of your choice.
John 2 months ago

Is it not illegal to charge for a service not provided ? If like me you travel with only hand luggage why should we be charged a fee for a service not provided. I hope the airlines take note and refuse to implement the charge ...
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Is it not illegal to charge for a service not provided ? If like me you travel with only hand luggage why should we be charged a fee for a service not provided. I hope the airlines take note and refuse to implement the charges on customers who travel without baggage.
Chief 2 months ago

This is what the new MD is bringing?? They'll soon be charging us for how many planes you see taking off and landing. Rip off institutions

This is what the new MD is bringing?? They'll soon be charging us for how many planes you see taking off and landing. Rip off institutions
Benny 2 months ago

This is what happens when IMF/WB enters your country with various experimental programs at the sole invitation of clueless, un-creative, visionless,recycled,crookish & selfish politicians. With lots of these politicians being ...
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This is what happens when IMF/WB enters your country with various experimental programs at the sole invitation of clueless, un-creative, visionless,recycled,crookish & selfish politicians. With lots of these politicians being round pegs in square holes, what do we expect??? Ghana is in a big mess!!! Now folks cannot even afford molikoko a day!!!
Bitter truth#1 2 months ago

No problem paying the $20, as long as the money collected will be used to maintain and sustain the airport, then am fine with it..We all want the Ghana airport to look nice and clean, Infact we should be planning to have the ...
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No problem paying the $20, as long as the money collected will be used to maintain and sustain the airport, then am fine with it..We all want the Ghana airport to look nice and clean, Infact we should be planning to have the biggest and nicest airports in Africa..this is not bad idea..Ghanaians like free things yet want the country to develop..if u have travelled and cannot pay $20, then u don’t have to travel, because u are not prepared..this is good.
Zy 2 months ago

This is criminal. Ghana airport has one of the highest taxes in the world. What do they do with that money? We all need to protest against this nonesense and pure thievery. This is what happens when a government start running ...
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This is criminal. Ghana airport has one of the highest taxes in the world. What do they do with that money? We all need to protest against this nonesense and pure thievery. This is what happens when a government start running the country with over a 100 ministers. They have simply wasted our resources and now punishing everyone for their incompetence. What exactly did Ghana gain from this administration in the last almost 8 years? What exactly? Lights just went off at 9 in the morning. A friend in the energy sector told me years back, he said, "Mahama was investing so much into the energy sector. Unfortunately, he retain power to take the glory". This government took that glory, made wealth for themselves and left us to our fate. How many kilowatts of energy did they invest into the economy?
WHAAAT?! 2 months ago

How much does it cost to maintain the belts? Here is a conservative estimate of how much they want to steal from passengers:

10 airlines x 200 passengers x $20 x 30 days = $1.2 million

How much does it cost to maintain the belts? Here is a conservative estimate of how much they want to steal from passengers:

10 airlines x 200 passengers x $20 x 30 days = $1.2 million
WHAAAT?! 2 months ago

per month!

per month!
Aaba! 1 month ago

They will never stop stealing from the people oo...
We need to rise else these thieves will squeeze our last pesewas out of us.
Since the airport was established, how was this situation being managed? Huh?
I'm shocked at t ...
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They will never stop stealing from the people oo...
We need to rise else these thieves will squeeze our last pesewas out of us.
Since the airport was established, how was this situation being managed? Huh?
I'm shocked at this NPP government and their daylight thievery! AAAAAAAABA!
NDC is not the alternative anyway...they are all thieves!
Ghanaians MUST vote for a third party this elections.

A WORD TO THE WISE...
Joe 1 month ago

Why not 20ghc but $20? per ticket purchase?What a country? Unbelievable!!!

Why not 20ghc but $20? per ticket purchase?What a country? Unbelievable!!!
ASEM 1 month ago

Guys go and check on the internet. Friction Aviation drive carousel costs $100,000 for a brand new. This is the highest price. Some can be bought at $5,500. What shall it profit a man to gain this whole World and loose their ...
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Guys go and check on the internet. Friction Aviation drive carousel costs $100,000 for a brand new. This is the highest price. Some can be bought at $5,500. What shall it profit a man to gain this whole World and loose their soul one day? Our leaders of today will be responsible for not letting Ghana see it future.

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