FIA Moves Supreme Court Against TDSAT Order, Warns of Higher Airport Charges and Costlier Airfares

The Federation of Indian Airlines has approached the Supreme Court challenging a TDSAT order that recalculated airport tariff assets for Delhi airport. FIA says the ruling could lead to sharply higher airport charges, impacting airlines and passengers.

“AERA’s Appeal is Maintainable” – Supreme Court Affirms Regulatory Body’s Right to Challenge TDSAT Orders

The Supreme Court has ruled that the **Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA)** can file appeals against orders of the **Telecommunications Dispute Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT)**. This decision allows AERA to challenge a TDSAT ruling that it cannot impose tariffs on services like **cargo and ground handling** at airports.