Taoyuan Airport Corp: Fee Hike Necessary to Fund Future Infrastructure

The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) announced today that the airport service fee, which has remained unchanged for a decade, will be adjusted in two stages to NT$1,000. Taoyuan International Airport Corp (TIAC) stated that the fee has not been updated for over 10 years, and given the future demand for construction funds, a rate hike is necessary.

According to the MOTC, the fee will increase from the current NT$500 to NT$750 starting September 1, 2024, and will rise to NT$1,000 on September 1, 2028. TIAC noted that in addition to the service fee, the transit facility fee for connecting passengers will also be reviewed. The last adjustment was in 2015, and Taoyuan Airport's fees have remained lower than most major Asian hubs, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, and Thailand.

TIAC explained that it is currently pushing forward with major projects such as the third terminal and the third runway. To maintain service quality and fund future expansion, the revenue increase will be dedicated to airport construction and service optimization. Professor Huang Tai-lin of Chang Jung Christian University expressed support, noting that the hike is a feasible and necessary step to fund critical infrastructure.