India’s Premium Fare Tax Hike Is Counterproductive, IATA Says

IATA's Sheldon Hee

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Sheldon Hee as regional VP, Asia-Pacific, effective June 1, 2025.

Credit: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is criticizing a proposal by the Indian government to increase taxes on premium air travel. The changes were included in a broad review of goods and services taxes (GST) across many areas conducted by the government’s GST Council. The council...
Adrian Schofield

Adrian is a senior air transport editor for Aviation Week, based in New Zealand. He covers commercial aviation in the Asia-Pacific region.

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