he emirate of Dubai, whose airport is the world's busiest for
international passengers, announced Wednesday March 30,2016 it was introducing a tax
on travellers to help finance expansion, as Gulf governments grapple
with plummeting revenues.
The 35-dirham ($9.50) fee will apply to all passengers, including those transitting in Dubai, on all flights from June 30,2016
It is the first time Dubai has announced a passenger tax, which is imposed in many airports worldwide.
More than 78 million passengers passed through Dubai International in 2015, keeping its place as the world's busiest for international passengers since overtaking London Heathrow in 2014.
The 35-dirham ($9.50) fee will apply to all passengers, including those transitting in Dubai, on all flights from June 30,2016
It is the first time Dubai has announced a passenger tax, which is imposed in many airports worldwide.
More than 78 million passengers passed through Dubai International in 2015, keeping its place as the world's busiest for international passengers since overtaking London Heathrow in 2014.
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