Minority Slams New Airport Levy (Warns Higher Airfares May Hurt Tourism, Raise Costs)
The minority members of Parliament’s Roads and Highways Committee, led by Ranking Member Kennedy Osei Nyarko, have spoken out against the new Airport Infrastructure Development Levy, saying it is unfair because passengers already pay for airport services. The levy, which goes into effect on April 1, 2026, raises airfares by a lot. It adds GH¢100 to domestic flights and $50–$100 to international tickets. The government says the fee will pay for big projects at Kotoka International Airport, like a link between Terminals 2 and 3, a parking lot for 2,000 cars, and improvements to regional airports. Critics, on the other hand, say it could hurt tourism and make Ghana one of the most expensive places to fly in Africa. The tax is expected to bring in about $800 million over ten years, but airlines have already passed the extra costs on to passengers, which has raised ticket prices on all routes.
