Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-01-01

The transportation ministry said Monday that landing fees for flights coming from countries targeted by the New Southbound policy are to be cut by 20%. The measure will be in place for two years.

The New Southbound policy is the government’s push to improve ties with countries in Southeast and South Asia, as well as Australia and New Zealand.

The ministry said the cut in landing fees will apply to all airports in the country with the exception of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Taiwan’s main gateway. The cut will apply to all airlines operating routes between New Southbound target countries and Taiwan. It said it hoped the incentive would encourage airlines to add more flights between Taiwan and New Southbound target countries.    [FULL  STORY]