Most travellers are usually economy class passengers and will likely be hit by an RM20 levy when they depart from Malaysian airports starting in September, say sources. – EPA pic, May 16, 2019.
FIRST and business class passengers will pay a higher departure levy soon, as Putrajaya looks at introducing new rates to allow the rich to subsidise the poor in air travel, sources told The Malaysian Insight. Under the new restructured plan, first and business class passengers will pay a maximum of RM150 in departure levy compared with RM20 for economy class travellers, said sources.
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