PASSENGERS travelling via the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) will have to pay an increase in airport security fees, as well as the introduction of an airport passengers’ service charge.

Caribbean Airlines, in a statement on Tuesday, said that these new fees/charges for a round trip amounts to US$35 or an equivalent of GUY$7,315. While the management of the CJIA has not issued a statement on the issue, Caribbean Airlines noted that all carriers have been apprised by the airport of the new fees which took effect on April 1, 2019.

The airline said for departing passengers, they will be required to pay US$17, while arriving passengers will pay US$15 payable in Guyana dollars at the prevailing foreign exchange rate.

Caribbean Airlines stated that to minimise the effect to its valued customers, from April 15, 2019, the airlines would facilitate collection of the new fees at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport.

The fees will be collected at the check-in-counters for departing passengers and for arriving passengers, it will be collected in the arrival hall.

The airline noted that for tickets purchased after July 1, 2019, the fees will be automatically included in the cost of the ticket at the time of purchase.