Qatar’s international airport adds a new fee for passengers

Qatar’s main Hamad International is adding a US$10 fee for all passengers departing from the airport, including on connection flights. The decision, announced Sunday, comes after the Middle East’s busiest airport in Dubai and a smaller one in the nearby emirate of Sharjah also added similar fees earlier this year. The measure helps boost revenue in Gulf countries following a slump in the price of oil that has impacted their economic growth and limited spending capabilities. The fee will be added to tickets for travel starting Dec 1. Children under 2-years-old without a seat will be exempted. The airport, which is home to Qatar Airways, says the charge will help it to increase capacity and invest in new infrastructure and technology. <br/>