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The Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which aims to improve aviation safety and promote tourism by streamlining the distribution of airline passenger revenues, has been approved by the National Assembly.

The bill, sponsored by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, is set for its second reading.

According to a statement by parliament, the bill proposes that the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), the recently formed Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA), and the Tourism Fund split the proceeds from the Air Passenger Service Charge (APSC).

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The charges are set at KSh 600 for domestic flights and US$50 (KSh 6,462) for international flights.

The National Assembly Deputy Majority Leader, Owen Baya, seconded the motion and emphasised that the aviation levy must directly fund organisations that provide secure travel and thriving tourism.

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While applauding the Meteorological Service’s inclusion, Kathiani MP Robert Mbui cautioned against underfunding airport management.

While advocating for a transition time, Kiambaa MP Njuguna Kawanjiku was in favour of merging the Tourism Fund and the Tourism Promotion Fund.

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A one-way ticket now costs US$45 (KSh 5,814), and a return ticket costs US$90 (KSh 11,628), according to the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA).

According to TCAA, travellers who cancel their flights will receive a complete refund, and the fee will be collected in addition to the cost of their airline tickets.

Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke