2013 has
seen a substantial increase in airport charges in an attempt to improve St Mary’s
Airport finances. These fees are a significant
part of the air ticket price and air ticket prices are already high
enough. Councillors on the Transport
Committee (18 July meeting) have been keen to explore options that reduce Airport costs or raise
revenue without increasing charges given the continuing decline in passenger
numbers and the spectre of having to increase costs faster than inflation in
the future. The Council’s outline list of
options can be seen here and the Airport General Report (for 18 July) giving
airport passenger numbers can be viewed here.
The Scilly Today news item on the issue can be viewed here.
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