Air operators in Uganda have said operational costs such as high fuel prices, poor state of regional airstrips, and low domestic demand are key factors that limit growth on domestic air transport.
The operators made the call while seeking renewal of their Air Service Licenses by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) at a public hearing conducted by retired deputy Chief Justice and CAA chairman, Steven Kavuma.
They said Airlines pay $2.4 (Shs8,999) per litre of gasoline compared to their Kenyan counterparts who pay $1.8 (Shs6,749), while also incurring an additional international passenger levy of $57 (Shs213,731) for each passenger.
Airline operators also argued that the cost of operations remain high, driven partly by high fuel prices, and high charges for international passengers transiting through Entebbe International Airport.
