Consultation Paper No. 16/2023-24 In the matter of Determination of Tariff for Ground Handling Services for Bird Airport Services (Coimbatore) Private Limited (BASCPL) at Coimbatore International Airport, Coimbatore for the first control period (FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28).

फा. सं. ऐरा/20010/एमवाईटीपी/बर्ड/जीएच/कोयम्बतरू /सीपी- III/2023-28 F. No. AERA/20010/ MYTP/Bird/GH/Coimbatore/CP-III/2023-28 परामर्श पत्र सख्ं या. 16/2023-24 Consultation Paper No. 16/2023-24 भारतीय विमानपत् तन रवथिश विवनयाम ्ावक र Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India मैससश बर्श एयरपोर्श सविशसेज ( ोयम्बतूर) ्ाइिेर् विवमर्ेर् (बी.ए.एस.सी.पी.एि.) द्वारा ोयम्बतूर इंर्रनेर्नि एयरपोर्श में ग्राउंर् हैंर्विंग सेिाओ ं े विए ्थिम वनयंत्र अिवक (वित्त िर्श 2023-24 से वित्त िर्श 2027-28) े विए र्ैररफ वनकाशररत रने े मामिे में IN THE MATTER OF DETERMINATION OF TARIFF FOR GROUND HANDLING SERVICES FOR BIRD AIRPORT SERVICES (COIMBATORE) PRIVATE LIMITED (BASCPL) AT COIMBATORE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, COIMBATORE FOR THE FIRST CONTROL PERIOD (FY 2023-24 TO FY 2027-28) जारी रने ी तारीख : 19.10.2023

Date of Issue: 19.10.2023 ऐरा बबब्र्ंग/AERA Building प्रशासबिक पररसर/Administrative Complex सफदरजंग हवाईअर््र्ा/Safdarjung Airport िई बद् ली/New Delhi – 110003 Consultation Paper No. 16/2023-24 Page 1 of 26STAKEHOLDERS’ COMMENTS The Authority has released this Consultation Paper, after considering various assumptions stipulated in the Multi-Year Tariff Proposal (‘MYTP’) submitted by M/S Bird Airport Services (Coimbatore) Private Limited for providing Ground Handling Services at Coimbatore International Airport, Coimbatore. Accordingly, the Authority’s proposals on the various aspects of the Tariff determination process have been explained in detail in this Consultation Paper.

Thus, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13(4) of the AERA Act, 2008, the written comments on Consultation Paper No. 16/2023-24 dated 19/10/2023 are invited from the Stakeholders, preferably in electronic form, at the following address:

Director (P&S, Tariff), Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA), AERA Administrative Complex, Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi – 110003, India.

Email: satish.kr@aera.gov.in; prabhjot.marwah@nic.in

Copy to: director-ps@aera.gov.in; secretary@aera.gov.in Last date for submission of Stakeholders’ Comments 09/11/2023 Last date for submission of Counter Comments 16/11/2023 Comments will be posted on AERA’s website: www.aera.gov.in For any clarification/information, Director (P&S, Tariff) may be contacted at Telephone No. +91- 11-24695048 Consultation Paper No. 16/2023-24 Page 2 of 26TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………..…………...6

CHAPTER 2: PRINCIPLES FOR DETERMINATION OF THE TARIFF FOR THE AERONAUTICAL SERVICES ...................................................................................................................................... 7

CHAPTER 3: AIRCRAFT TRAFFIC (FLIGHTS TO BE HANDLED) ................................................................... 9

CHAPTER 4: CAPITAL EXPENDITURE ............................................................................................................... 11

CHAPTER 5: OPERATING EXPENDITURE AND PROJECTED PROFITABILITY ....................................... 13

CHAPTER 6: ANNUAL TARIFF PROPOSAL ..................................................................................................... 17

CHAPTER 7: SUMMARY OF AUTHORITY’S PROPOSALS ............................................................................ .21

CHAPTER 8: STAKEHOLDERS' CONSULTATION………………………………….....………..…………..…...22

ANNEXURE I: TARIFF RATE CARD FOR M/s BASCPL IN RESPECT OF DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL SCHEDULED FLIGHTS AT COIMBATORE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, COIMBATORE, FOR THE FIRST CONTROL PERIOD (FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28) PROPOSED BY AERA FOR STAKEHOLDERS’ CONSULTATION…………....……………………………….……..…...…..…23

ANNEXURE II:TARIFF RATE CARD FOR M/s BASCPL IN RESPECT OF INTERNATIONAL “NON- SCHEDULED & GENERAL AVIATION FLIGHTS” AT COIMBATORE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, COIMBATORE, FOR THE FIRST CONTROL PERIOD (FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28), PROPOSED BY AERA FOR STAKEHOLDERS’ CONSULTATION................................................24

ANNEXURE III:ITEM WISE CHARGES FOR DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS FOR M/s BASCPL IN RESPECT OF GROUND HANDLING SERVICES AT COIMBATORE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, COIMBATORE, FOR THE FIRST CONTROL PERIOD, PROPOSED BY AERA FOR STAKEHOLDERS’ CONSULTATION ………………..……….25 Consultation Paper No. 16/2023-24 Page 3 of 26LIST OF TABLES Table Particulars Page No.

No.

1 Shareholding Structure of M/s BASCPL. 6 Actual Aircraft Traffic handled at Coimbatore International Airport during FY 2 9 2019-20 to FY 2022-23.

Projected Aircraft Traffic (Flights to be handled by the ISP) submitted by M/s 3 9 BASCPL for the First Control Period.

Projected Capital Expenditure submitted by M/s BASCPL for the First Control 4 11 Period.

Breakup of Capital Expenditure proposed during FY 2023-24 as submitted by M/s 5 11 BASCPL Revenue, Operating Expenditure and Profitability projected by M/s BASCPL for the 6 13 First Control Period.

Year on Year Percentage (%) change in the Revenue and Operation & Maintenance 7 14 Expenditure during the First Control Period.

Proposed Tariff Rates for Scheduled Flights submitted by M/s BASCPL for the First 8 17 Control Period.

Y-o-Y Percentage (%) increase in the Tariff Rates for different categories of 9 18 Scheduled Flights in respect of the First Control Period Proposed Tariff Rates for Non-Scheduled Flights submitted by M/s BASCPL for the 10 18 First Control Period.

Consultation Paper No. 16/2023-24 Page 4 of 26List of Abbreviations:

AERA / Authority Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India ATM Air Traffic Movement ATP Annual Tariff Proposal BASCPL Bird Airport Services (Coimbatore) Pvt. Ltd.

CAPEX Capital Expenditure COD Commercial Operations Date CGF Cargo Facility, Ground Handling & Supply of Fuel to Aircraft EBIDTA Earnings Before Interest, Depreciation, Tax and Amortization GGIPL Globe Ground India Pvt. Ltd.

GHS Ground Handling Services GSE Ground Support Equipment INR/₹ Indian Rupees ISP Independent Service Provider LOIA Letter of Intent to Award MTOW Maximum Take Off Weight MYTP Multi-Year Tariff Proposal OPEX Operating Expenditure O&M Operation and Maintenance PAT Profit After Tax P&L Profit & Loss SPV Special Purpose Vehicle Y-o-Y Year on Year Consultation Paper No. 16/2023-24 Page 5 of 26CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 The Authority notes that Airports Authority of India (Airport Operator) issued a Letter of Intent to Award (LOIA) dated 10.09.2021 in favour of M/s Globe Ground India Pvt. Ltd. (GGIPL) for providing Ground Handling Services at the Coimbatore International Airport.

In accordance of clause 5 of Letter of Intent (LOIA) dated 10.09.2021, a Special Purpose Vehicle

(SPV) namely Bird Airport Services (Coimbatore) Pvt. Ltd. (BASCPL) was incorporated on

05.11.2021, for providing Ground Handling Services (GHS) at Coimbatore International Airport.

The Concession Agreement was signed between M/s BASCPL (SPV) and Airports Authority of India (AAI) for a period of 10 years, from Commercial Operations Date (COD) i.e. 20.05.2022.

As per the Concession Agreement, the aforesaid concession may be further extended by one year at the sole discretion of AAI.

1.2 The shareholding structure of M/s BASCPL (SPV) is tabulated below:

Table-1: Shareholding Structure of M/s BASCPL:

Name of Shareholder No. of Equity Shares M/s Globe Ground India Private Limited 4,99,999 Gaurav Bhatia 1 Total 5,00,000

1.3 The Authority noted that M/s BASCPL has obtained the security clearance from BCAS vide its letter dated 04.04.2022, valid for a period of 5 years, from the date of issue of security clearance.

1.4 M/s BASCPL vide letter dated 22.08.2023 submitted its MYTP for the First Control Period (i.e.

FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28) along with Annual Tariff proposal (ATP) for the Control Period.

1.5 The Authority, considering that the process for determination of regular Tariff for the ISP in respect of its Ground Handling Services at Coimbatore International Airport would take some time, approved Ad-hoc Tariff for the ISP vide Order no. 17/2023-24 dated 16.09.2023, for the period from 20.09.2023 up to 31.03.2024, or, till the determination of the regular Tariff for the service provider at Coimbatore Airport, whichever is earlier.

1.6 The Authority, after having examined the MYTP submission of the M/s BASCPL in detail and taking into account the additional information/clarifications furnished by the ISP, has issued this Consultation Paper for stakeholders’ consultation.

Consultation Paper No. 16/2023-24 Page 6 of 26CHAPTER 2: PRINCIPLES FOR DETERMINATION OF THE TARIFF FOR THE AERONAUTICAL SERVICES

2.1 The Authority, vide Order No. 12/2010-11 dated 10.01.2011, finalized its approach in the matter of Regulatory Philosophy and Approach in Economic Regulation of the Services

provided for Cargo Facility, Ground Handling and Supply of Fuel to the Aircraft at the Major Airports. Accordingly, the Authority issued the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff for Services provided for Cargo Facility, Ground Handling and supply of Fuel to the Aircraft) Guidelines, 2011 (“CGF Guidelines”), vide its Direction No. 04/2010-11 dated 10.01.2011.

2.2 In accordance with above mentioned AERA CGF Guidelines, the following procedure is adopted for the determination of the Materiality Index of Regulated Service, as per clause 4.4 of the

Guidelines:

MATERIALITY ASSESSMENT: 𝑰𝒏𝒕. 𝑨𝒊𝒓𝒄𝒓𝒂𝒇𝒕 𝑴𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝑴𝒂𝒋𝒐𝒓 𝑨𝒊𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 Materiality Index (MI ) = 𝑿𝟏𝟎𝟎 G 𝑻𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒍. 𝑨𝒊𝒓𝒄𝒓𝒂𝒇𝒕 𝑴𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝑴𝒂𝒋𝒐𝒓 𝑨𝒊𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔 The Materiality Index for Coimbatore Airport = 1,947/420772 = 0.46% The percentage share of Coimbatore International Airport for FY 2019-20 (pre Covid Year) in respect of International Aircraft Movements is 0.46%, which is less than 5% Materiality Index (MI ) for the subject regulated service. Hence, the Regulated Service is deemed ‘Not Material’ G in respect of the ISP for the First Control Period, at Coimbatore International Airport.

2.3 As per the information furnished by M/s BASCPL in Form F1 (b) on competition Assessment, M/s AI Airport Services Limited (AIASL) is also rendering similar services at Coimbatore International Airport.

2.4 As per Clause 3.2 (i) of the CGF Guidelines, wherever the Regulated Service provided is ‘Not Material’, the Authority shall determine Tariff(s) for Service Provider(s) based on a ‘Light Touch Approach’ for the duration of the Control Period, as per the provisions of Chapter V of the Guidelines.

2.5 The tariff determination exercise for the ISP in the instant proposal is being undertaken following the “Light Touch Approach”. However, it is pertinent to mention that even under the Light Touch Approach, the Authority examines the various regulatory building blocks & underlying assumptions/ basis thereof, including Projected Revenues, CAPEX, OPEX, Traffic Volumes, etc.

considered by the ISP, so as to assess the reasonability of various projections, including tariff proposed by the service provider. Accordingly, in accordance with CGF Guidelines (Clause 11.3), wherever required, necessary clarifications/ additional details etc., related to pertinent aspects of the proposal are sought from the service provider.

Consultation Paper No. 16/2023-24 Page 7 of 262.6 As per clause 11.2 of the CGF Guidelines, the Annual Tariff Proposal (ATP) is required to be submitted in the manner and form provided in AI 8.2 of Appendix-I to the Guidelines and

should be supported by the following: a) Evidence of Consultation with Stakeholders; b) Evidence of User Agreement(s), if any, between the Service Provider and the User of Regulated Service(s) clearly indicating the Tariff proposed by the Service Provider.

2.7 M/s BASCPL has submitted all the documents as stated in Para 2.6 above, except minutes of Stakeholders’ Consultation meeting, as the consultation meeting is yet to be conducted by the ISP.

2.8 In view of the above, the ISP is directed to hold the consultation meeting with the Stakeholders within the two weeks of issuance of this Consultation Paper. Further, the ISP is advised to share the relevant information pertaining to its MYTP, including details of proposed Tariff for Ground Handling Services etc., with the stakeholders and submit the minutes of meeting to the Authority, accordingly.

2.9 Authority’s Proposal regarding Principles for Determination of the Tariff in respect of M/s

BASCPL:

Based on the material before it and its analysis, the Authority proposes to consider the Tariff determination exercise for M/s BASCPL, in respect of the Ground Handling Services being

provided by the ISP at Coimbatore International Airport, Coimbatore under the ‘Light Touch Approach’ for the First Control Period, as the regulated service is deemed ‘Not Material’.

Consultation Paper No. 16/2023-24 Page 8 of 26CHAPTER 3: AIRCRAFT TRAFFIC (FLIGHTS TO BE HANDLED) M/s BASCPL submission on Projected Aircraft Traffic for the First Control Period

3.1 Actual Aircraft Traffic (No. of Landings) handled at Coimbatore International Airport, Coimbatore from FY 2019-20 to FY 2022-23 is given below:

Table 2: Actual Aircraft Traffic handled at Coimbatore International Airport during FY 2019-20 to FY 2022-23 Total number of Landing at Y-o-Y % increase Coimbatore International Airport Year Domestic International Total Domestic International Total 2019-20 10,178 974 11,152 - - - 2020-21 3,947 125 4,072 -61% -89% -63% 2021-22 5,209 301 5,510 32% 141% 35% 2022-23 8,182 639 8,821 57% 112% 60%

3.2 Projected Aircraft Traffic (flights to be handled by the ISP) for the First Control Period (FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28) as submitted by M/s BASCPL is given below in Table 3.

Table 3: Projected Aircraft Traffic (Flights to be handled by the ISP) submitted by M/s BASCPL for the First Control Period.

Aircraft Traffic (Flights to be handled) by M/s BASCPL during the First Control Period Y-o-Y % increase Year Domestic International Total (No. of Landings) (No. of Landings) Domestic International Total 2022-23# 788 221 1009 - - - 2023-24 790 260 1050 0% 18% 4% 2024-25 830 273 1103 5% 5% 5% 2025-26 872 287 1159 5% 5% 5% 2026-27 916 301 1217 5% 5% 5% 2027-28 962 316 1278 5% 5% 5% TOTAL* 4370 1437 5807 # Annualized figure of FY 2022-23 * Total for the Control Period Consultation Paper No. 16/2023-24 Page 9 of 26Authority’s Examination and Analysis:

3.3 The ISP started its commercial operations with effect from 20.05.2022 and had operated partially during the FY 2022-23. The Authority, for the purpose of determination of regular Tariff, has considered the FY 2023-24 as the first tariff year and FY 2027-28 as the fifth tariff year of the First Control Period, in respect of M/s BASCPL at Coimbatore airport.

3.4 The Authority observes that the projected aircraft traffic (flights to be handled by the ISP) shows a modest increase of 4% in FY 2023-24, as compared to the annualized figures of the previous financial year (FY 2022-23). Thereafter, the ISP, has projected an increase of 5% on Y-o-Y basis in respect of the domestic & international flights from the FY 2024-25 onward, in the First Control Period.

3.5 The Authority notes that market share of M/s BASCPL, based on the projected Aircraft Traffic proposed to be handled by the ISP during FY 2023-24 and as compared with the actual aircraft traffic handled at Coimbatore International Airport in FY 2022-23, comes to around 12%.

3.6 As per the statistics available at AAI website, the total Aircraft Traffic (Domestic and International) at Coimbatore International Airport during the FY 2022-23 had reached approximately to 80% of the actual aircraft traffic handled by the airport in Pre Covid year (FY 2019-20).

3.7 The Authority notes that the ISP is new entrant at the Coimbatore Airport and it will take some time for the ISP to expand its business at the airport. Further, taking into account the market competition due to presence of other ground handling agency (AIASL) at the Coimbatore International Airport, the aircraft traffic volumes (flights to be handled) projected by the ISP for the First Control Period (FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28) appears reasonable. Accordingly, the Authority proposes to consider Aircraft Traffic projections (flights to be handled by the ISP) as submitted by M/s BASCPL for the First Control Period, as per the Table 3 above.

3.8 Authority’s proposal regarding Aircraft Traffic Volumes (Flights to be handled by the ISP) for

the First Control Period:

Based on the material before it and its analysis, the Authority proposes to consider the Aircraft Traffic (Flights to be handled by the ISP) for the First Control Period (FY 2023-24 to 2027-28) as per the Table 3 above.

Consultation Paper No. 16/2023-24 Page 10 of 26CHAPTER 4: CAPITAL EXPENDITURE M/s BASCPL’s Submission on Capital Expenditure for the First Control Period

4.1 M/s BASCPL has projected a total Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) of ₹ 109.51 Lakhs for the First Control Period. The entire CAPEX is proposed to be incurred during FY 2023-24 (first tariff year).

The category-wise Capital Expenditure projected by ISP is given below:

Table 4: Projected Capital Expenditure submitted by M/s BASCPL for the First Control Period (₹ in Lakhs) Particulars 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Total Ground Handling

80.69 - - - - 80.69 Equipment Vehicles 15.10 - - - - 15.10 Furniture and Fixtures 4.38 - - - - 4.38 Office Equipment 9.35 - - - - 9.35 Total 109.51 0 0 0 0 109.51

4.2 The ISP has also provided detailed bifurcation of the proposed CAPEX for the FY 2023-24 as under.

Table 5: Breakup of Capital Expenditure proposed during FY 2023-24 as submitted by M/s BASCPL (₹ in Lakhs) Sl. Cost/ Particulars Qty. Amount No. Unit

1. Ground Handling Equipment:

Towbar Universal 3.99 1 3.99 Passenger Step - 2200-5300mm height 9.74 1 9.74 Toilet servicing Cart - Lift pressure 0.25-0.35 Mpa., Flow rate 120L/min 10.04 1 10.04 Water Servicing Cart - Lift pressure 0.25-0.35 Mpa., Flow rate

11.00 1 11.00 120L/min Ambulift - Lift 2000-4400 mm 22.72 1 22.72 Baggage trolleys 1.80 10 18.00 Chocks (12), Marshalling torches (10 pairs*5), Head set (2), By Pass pin

5.20 1 5.20 for A320/B737 (2), Safety cones (12), Vacuum cleaners (3), Firex(2) Total 80.69

2. Vehicles:

Vehicles – GSE Maintenance 7.55 2 15.10 Total 15.10

3. Furniture & Fixtures 0.125 35 4.38 Consultation Paper No. 16/2023-24 Page 11 of 264. Office Equipment Laser jet Black & White Printer 0.20 2 0.40 Laptop 0.55 5 2.75 Desktop 0.40 5 2.00 Mobile Phone 0.10 2 0.20 Office New Cabins Set Up / Modification 2.00 2 4.00 Total 9.35 GRAND TOTAL 109.51 Authority’s Examination of the CAPEX projected for the First Control Period by the ISP:

4.3 The Authority notes that M/s BASCPL is a new entrant at Coimbatore International Airport and providing ground handling services at the airport since 20.05.2022 (COD). From the Form F9 of the MYTP relating to Regulatory Asset Base (RAB), the Authority notes that the ISP has an opening RAB of ₹ 317.00 lakhs only (in respect of assets capitalized during FY 2022-23). Further, the capital expenditure proposed by the ISP for the Control Period amounts to ₹ 109.51 lakhs only. The Authority enquired about the reasons of the low CAPEX from M/s BASCPL and the ISP, vide its email dated 22.09.2023 submitted that they propose to hire some of the Ground Handling Equipment on need basis.

4.4 As regard to CAPEX pertaining to the FY 2022-23 which is forming part of the ISP’s Opening RAB, the Authority sought the supporting documents towards the actual CAPEX incurred during the referred financial year. In response thereto, M/s BASCPL vide email dated 22.09.2023 shared copies of invoices in respect of the major equipment purchased during the FY 2022-23.

4.5 The Authority observes that the CAPEX proposed by the service provider at the Coimbatore International airport mainly pertains to the ground handling equipment, vehicles etc., which are considered essential for smooth ground handling operations at the Airport.

Further, the concession agreement also mandates the procurement & maintenance of Ground Handling Equipment and Facilities by the concessionaire (ISP), in accordance with the minimum quality standards, to ensure the timely provision of ground handling services during the term of concession agreement.

4.6 Considering that M/s BASCPL has proposed a modest CAPEX of ₹ 109.51 lakhs only for the Control Period and the projected CAPEX is essential for the smooth ground handling operations at the airport; accordingly, the Authority proposes to consider the CAPEX projected by the ISP for the First Control Period, as per the Table 4.

Authority’s Proposal regarding CAPEX proposed for the First Control Period

4.7 Based on the material before it and its analysis, the Authority proposes to consider the projected CAPEX for the First Control Period as per Table 4.

Consultation Paper No. 16/2023-24 Page 12 of 26CHAPTER 5: OPERATING EXPENDITURE AND PROJECTED PROFITABILITY M/s BASCPL’s Submission on Operating Expenditure for the First Control Period

5.1 As provided in Clause 9.4 of the CGF Guidelines, the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Expenditure shall include all expenditures incurred by the Service Provider(s) including expenditure incurred on security operating costs, other mandated operating costs and statutory operating costs.

5.2 Operation and Maintenance Expenditures of M/s BASCPL for its Ground Handling operations at Coimbatore International Airport, have been broadly categorized as under: a) Payroll Cost; b) Administrative and General Expenses;

c) Repair and Maintenance Costs; d) Utilities & Outsourcing, and e) Concession Fee.

5.3 As per the MYTP submission, Revenue, Operating Expenditure (OPEX) and Profitability projected for the First Control Period (FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28) by the ISP is as under:

Table 6: Revenue, Operating Expenditure and Profitability projected by M/s BASCPL for the First Control Period (₹ in Lakhs) Particulars 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 TOTAL Revenue from Regulated Services (A) 300.04 337.21 379.22 425.90 478.54 1920.91 Revenue from Non- Regulated services (B) - - - - - - Total Revenue from the Services (A+B) =

300.04 337.21 379.22 425.90 478.54 1920.91

(C) Operating Expenditure (OPEX) Payroll Cost (i) 288.17 311.22 336.12 363.01 392.05 1690.57 Administrative and General Expenses (ii) 59.39 63.56 68.07 72.91 78.15 342.08 Repair and Maintenance Costs (iii) 6.43 6.76 7.09 7.45 7.82 35.55 Utilities & Outsourcing (iv) 4.92 5.35 5.82 6.34 6.90 29.33 Concession Fee (v) 101.60 81.28 65.02 52.02 45.45 345.37 Total OPEX (i+ii+iii+iv+v) = (D) 460.51 468.17 482.12 501.73 530.37 2442.90 Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation -160.46 -130.95 -102.90 -75.82 -51.83 -521.99 and Amortization (EBITDA) (C-D) Depreciation and Amortization 33.10 33.10 33.10 33.10 33.10 165.50 Interest & Finance Charges 48.03 57.79 69.34 80.62 87.52 343.30 Profit Before Tax (PBT) -241.59 -221.84 -205.34 -189.54 -172.44 -1030.75 Provision for Tax# - - - - - - Profit After Tax (PAT) -241.59 -221.84 -205.34 -189.54 -172.44 -1030.75 #Nil Tax Liability due to projected losses in all the tariff years of the Control Period.

Consultation Paper No. 16/2023-24 Page 13 of 26Authority’s Examination and Analysis of OPEX projected for the Control Period:

5.4 The Authority analyzed the Operating Expenditure provided in Form F3 (P&L) of the MYTP for the First Control Period and observes following Y-o-Y% increase in Revenue & OPEX considered by the ISP, as per Table 7 below:

Table 7: Year on Year Percentage (%) change in the Revenue and Operation & Maintenance Expenditure during the First Control Period Particulars 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Revenue 12.39% 12.46% 12.31% 12.36% Payroll Costs 8.00% 8.00% 8.00% 8.00% Repair and Maintenance Expenses 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% Concession Fee -20.00% -20.00% -20.00% -12.62% Utilities & Outsourcing Costs 8.77% 8.87% 8.80% 8.89% Administrative & General Expenses 7.03% 7.09% 7.12% 7.18%

5.5 The Authority’s examination of Y-o-Y % growth considered by M/s BASCPL for the projected OPEX from FY 2024-25 onward is given in the following sections: a) Payroll Cost: The Authority notes that the ISP has projected Y-o-Y increase of 8% in Payroll Costs from FY 2024-25 onward during the First Control Period.

The Authority notes that projected increase in payroll expenses considered by the ISP is commensurate with the projected increase in aircraft traffic and revenues, and, it factors-in the impact of additional manpower required to meet the projected growth in aircraft traffic.

Considering the impact of periodic increase in minimum wages and annual salary increments and related increase in statutory component like EPF etc., the Authority views the Y-o-Y increase projected by the ISP in Payroll expenses for the First Control Period as reasonable.

b) Repairs and Maintenance Costs: The Authority notes that ISP has considered Y-o-Y increase of 5% for all the tariff years. The Authority considers that in order to provide uninterrupted and better services to users, it is imperative to keep requisite ground handling equipment and allied facilities in good working conditions all the times. In view of the above and considering the impact of annual general inflation, including annual increase in labour component of the Repair & Maintenance Costs, the projected R&M Expenses for the First Control Period appears reasonable.

c) Concession Fee: The Authority notes from the concession agreement executed between AAI and M/s BASCPL that the ISP is required to pay concession fee as per the following:  3% of the Actual Gross Revenue from Scheduled Domestic Passenger Flight(s).

 15% of the Actual Gross Revenue from Users other than Scheduled Domestic Passenger Flight(s) and RCS Flight(s).  0% for RCS Flights.

The Authority further notes from the concession agreement that the concessionaire (ISP) is required to pay ‘premium’, which is maximum of ‘Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG)’ and the ‘Revenue Share’ as stated above. In the first year, Concessionaire will pay MAG quoted Consultation Paper No. 16/2023-24 Page 14 of 26at the time of bid. From the second year onward, MAG for Concessionaire will be 80% of the previous year’s premium. As per the ISP, MAG during the first four years of the Control Period is expected to be higher than the ‘Revenue Share’ (calculated as per the clause no. 7.1.1 of the agreement), hence the ‘premium’ payable to the airport operator has been considered based on the MAG figures. However, for the last tariff year, the premium (concession fee) has been considered based on the expected Revenue Share (which is expected to be more than 80% of previous year’s MAG).

d) Utilities and Outsourcing Costs: The Authority observes that M/s BASCPL has proposed a Y-o-Y increase in utilities & outsourcing costs ranging between 8.77% to 8.89%, for the First Control Period. The Utility & Outsourcing costs primarily consist of electricity expenses and water charges and the increase in these expenses are linked with the level of flight handling.

The Authority notes that Y-o-Y increase projected in Utility & Outsourcing Costs is commensurate with the projected increase in aircraft traffic and revenue for the Control Period.

Considering the above, and taking into account the impact of annual general inflation, the Utility & Outsourcing costs projected for the First Control Period by the ISP is reasonable. e) Administrative & General Expenditure: The Authority observes that the ISP has considered a Y-o-Y increase of 7% approx. in the Administrative and General Expenditure for all the tariff years of the Control period.

As regard to projected increase in expenses in FY 2023-24, the Authority observes that out of the projected total Administrative & General Expenses for the FY 2023-24 (Rs. 59.39 lakhs), an amount of Rs. 23.32 lakhs have been earmarked for ‘Lease Rent’, which is approx. 40% of the total Administrative & General Expenses and similar trend continues for rest of the tariff years during the control period. Accordingly, a copy of the ‘Lease/Rent Agreement’ was sought from the ISP. In response, the ISP vide email dated 22.09.2023 has provided the copies of lease/rent agreements between AAI and M/s BASCPL in respect of Space/ Land allotted by the airport operator. As per the ISP, the lease/ rent is to be increased @ 7.5% on Y-o-Y basis.

Apart from the Lease/Rent, the other major components of admin. & general expenses include, expenses relating to Traveling & conveyance, marketing & publicity, insurance, audit fees, equipment hire charges.

The Authority, taking note of the clarifications submitted by the ISP and taking into account the projected increase in aircraft traffic and the impact of general inflation, considers the Y-o- Y increase projected by ISP in respect of Administrative and General Expenses for the First Control Period as reasonable.

5.6 As per the projected profitability statement for the First Control Period (Table no. 6) the Authority notes that M/s BASCPL is likely to suffer losses throughout the First Control Period. The Authority sought the clarification from the ISP in respect of projected losses for the Control Period & viability of their business at the airport. M/s BASCPL, in its email dated 22.09.2023 replied that “they are hopeful that the kind of growth Indian Aviation Industry is witnessing at other airports, some positive growth will happen at Coimbatore international Airport also.”

5.7 The Authority expects the ISP to focus on improving its market share at the airport and to bring in efficiency in operating expenses to improve its profitability at the Coimbatore airport.

Consultation Paper No. 16/2023-24 Page 15 of 265.8 The Authority, in view of the above analysis and considering the additional details/clarifications submitted by M/s BASCPL, proposes to consider the projected OPEX for the Control Period as submitted by the ISP.

Authority’s Proposal regarding Operation and Maintenance Expenses for the First Control

Period:

5.9 Based on the available material and its analysis, the Authority proposes to consider the OPEX for the First Control Period as per Table 6.

Consultation Paper No. 16/2023-24 Page 16 of 26CHAPTER 6: ANNUAL TARIFF PROPOSAL M/s BASCPL submissions on Annual Tariff Proposal for the First Control

6.1 M/s BASCPL has submitted a Tariff proposal for the Ground Handling Services, in respect of Scheduled Flights, at Coimbatore International Airport for the First Control Period as given in Table

below:

Table 8: Proposed Tariff Rates for Scheduled Flights submitted by M/s BASCPL for the First Control Period (Rates in ₹)

(A) Passenger Flights FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 Full Full Full Full Full Code Pax Ramp Pax Ramp Pax Ramp Pax Ramp Pax Ramp Services Services Services Services Services Domestic Passenger Flight Code B 6930 16170 23100 7415 17302 24717 7934 18513 26447 8489 19809 28298 9083 21196 30279 Code C 10320 24080 34400 11042 25766 36808 11815 27570 39385 12642 29500 42142 13527 31565 45092 Code D 15510 36190 51700 16596 38723 55319 17758 41434 59191 19001 44334 63334 20331 47437 67767 International Passenger Flight Code B 30930 72170 103100 33095 77222 110317 35412 82628 118039 37891 88412 126302 40543 94601 135143 Code C 42960 100240 143200 45967 107257 153224 49185 114765 163950 52628 122799 175427 56312 131395 187707 Code D 60150 140350 200500 64361 150175 214535 68866 160687 229552 73687 171935 245621 78845 183970 262814 Code E 81000 189000 270000 86670 202230 288900 92737 216386 309123 99229 231533 330762 106175 247740 353915

(B) Cargo Flights Domestic Cargo Flight Code C N/A N/A 72300 N/A N/A 77361 N/A N/A 82776 N/A N/A 88570 N/A N/A 94770 Code D N/A N/A 128300 N/A N/A 137281 N/A N/A 146891 N/A N/A 157173 N/A N/A 168175 International Cargo Flight Code C N/A N/A 120300 N/A N/A 128721 N/A N/A 137731 N/A N/A 147372 N/A N/A 157688 Code D N/A N/A 204400 N/A N/A 218708 N/A N/A 234018 N/A N/A 250399 N/A N/A 267927

6.2 M/s BASCPL has considered the following % increase in the Tariff rates for the Scheduled Flights

at Coimbatore International Airport as stated in the table below:

Consultation Paper No. 16/2023-24 Page 17 of 26Table 9: Y-o-Y Percentage (%) increase in the Tariff rates for the different categories of Scheduled Flights in respect of the First Control Period

(A) Passenger Flights FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 Full Full Full Full Code Pax Ramp Pax Ramp Pax Ramp Pax Ramp Services Services Services Services Domestic Passenger Flight Code B 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% Code C 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% Code D 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% International Passenger Flight Code B 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% Code C 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% Code D 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% Code E 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7%

(B) Cargo Flights Domestic Cargo Flight Code C N/A N/A 7% N/A N/A 7% N/A N/A 7% N/A N/A 7% Code D N/A N/A 7% N/A N/A 7% N/A N/A 7% N/A N/A 7% International Cargo Flight Code C N/A N/A 7% N/A N/A 7% N/A N/A 7% N/A N/A 7% Code D N/A N/A 7% N/A N/A 7% N/A N/A 7% N/A N/A 7%

6.3 M/s BASCPL has also submitted a separate Tariff Rate Card for Non-Scheduled and General Aviation Operation(s) as per the table given below: - Table 10: Proposed Tariff Rates for Non-Scheduled Flights submitted by M/s BASCPL for the First Control Period (Rates in ₹) A/C Category FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 MTOW Domestic International Domestic International Domestic International Domestic International Domestic International 0-5000 26,905 51,521 28,788 55,127 30,803 58,986 32,959 63,115 35,266 67,533 5001-10000 34,347 94,454 36,751 101,066 39,324 108,141 42,077 115,711 45,022 123,811 10001- 20000 41,789 150,269 44,714 160,788 47,844 172,043 51,193 184,086 54,777 196,972 20001- 35000 70,411 171,735 75,340 183,756 80,614 196,619 86,257 210,382 92,295 225,109 35001- 40000 72,129 193,202 77,178 206,726 82,580 221,197 88,361 236,681 94,546 253,249 40001- 50000 72,129 214,669 77,178 229,696 82,580 245,775 88,361 262,979 94,546 281,388 50001- 100000 97,317 279,070 104,129 298,605 111,418 319,507 119,217 341,872 127,562 365,803 100001 - 200000 257,986 528,086 276,045 565,052 295,368 604,606 316,044 646,928 338,167 692,213 200001- 300000 589,683 622,540 630,961 666,118 675,128 712,746 722,387 762,638 772,954 816,023 300001 and 707,619 751,341 757,152 803,935 810,153 860,210 866,864 920,425 927,544 984,855 above Consultation Paper No. 16/2023-24 Page 18 of 26Authority’s Examination and Analysis:

6.4 The Authority notes that in the case of Scheduled Flights (Domestic and International), the ISP has proposed 7% Y-o-Y increase in Tariff Rates from FY 2024-25 onward (Table 9).

6.5 The Authority also notes that M/s BASCPL has proposed a separate Tariff Rate card for Non- Scheduled Flights and has proposed an increase of 7% Y-o-Y basis from FY 2024-25 onward (Table

10).

6.6 The Authority, taking note of projected increase in the Aircraft Traffic (flights to be handled) and Operating Expenditure considered by the ISP, due to factors like increase in number of manpower to cater to increasing aircraft volumes, annual increase in salaries and wages, general inflation etc., is of the view that the ISP requires adequate revenues to cover up the increase in the Operating Costs.

In view of the above, the 7% Y-o-Y increase in Tariff Rates proposed by the ISP from FY 2024-25 onward appears reasonable.

It is pertinent to mention that even with the proposed tariff increase, the ISP as per its projected profitability statement is likely to suffer losses throughout the Control Period.

6.7 The Authority is of the view that the Tariff for Domestic ‘Non-Scheduled and General Aviation Operations’ should not be more than the Tariff of relevant Domestic Scheduled Flights for a similar class of Aircraft(s). However, the Authority proposes to consider the separate Tariff in case of International ‘Non-Scheduled & General Aviation Operations’ as per Annexure-II.

6.8 The Authority proposes that in case of payment in foreign currency, the RBI conversion rate as on the last day of the previous month will be applicable for the first fortnight and the rate as on 15th of the month will be applicable for the second fortnight.

6.9 Further, M/s BASCPL should ensure compliance towards Standardization of Ground Handling Equipment at Coimbatore International Airport in accordance with the directives issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, vide its letter no. AV-24011/10/2021-AAI-MOCA dated 27.10.2022.

Authority’s Proposals regarding Tariff for Ground Handling Services for the First Control

Period:

The Authority proposes the following Tariff structure and Annual Tariff Proposal for the First Control

Period:

6.10 To consider the Tariff Rates for Ground Handling Services provided by M/s BASCPL at Coimbatore International Airport in respect of Scheduled Flights, International ‘Non-Scheduled & General Aviation Operations’ and Item-wise Tariff Rate Card for Domestic and International Flights, for the First Control Period, as per Annexures (I, II & III).

6.11 The Tariff for Domestic ‘Non-Scheduled and General Aviation Operations’ shall not exceed the approved Tariff(s) for relevant Domestic Scheduled Flights for similar class of Aircraft(s).

6.12 In case of payment in foreign currency, the RBI conversion rate as on the last day of the previous month will be applicable for the first fortnight and the rate prevailing as on the 15th of the month will be applicable for the second fortnight.

Consultation Paper No. 16/2023-24 Page 19 of 266.13 The Tariff Rates indicated in Annexures (I, II & III) shall be maximum Tariff to be charged. No other charge is to be levied over and above the approved Tariff Rates.

6.14 M/s BASCPL shall ensure compliance towards Standardization of Ground Handling Equipment at Coimbatore International Airport in accordance with the directives issued by Ministry of Civil Aviation vide its letter no. AV-240 11/10/2021-AAI-MOCA dated 27.10.2022.

Consultation Paper No. 16/2023-24 Page 20 of 26CHAPTER 7: SUMMARY OF AUTHORITY’S PROPOSALS The below-mentioned summary provides the Authority's proposals relating to relevant chapters regarding the Tariff determination in respect of the M/s BASCPL, providing Ground Handling Services at Coimbatore International Airport, for Stakeholders’ Consultation:

Chapter Para Summary of the Authority’s Proposals Page No.

The Authority proposes to consider the Tariff determination exercise for M/s BASCPL, in respect of Ground Handling Services being provided by the ISP

Chapter

2.9 at Coimbatore International Airport, Coimbatore under the ‘Light Touch 8 No.2 Approach’ for the First Control Period, as the regulated service is deemed ‘Not Material’.

The Authority proposes to consider the Aircraft Traffic (Flights to be handled

Chapter

3.8 by the ISP) for the First Control Period (FY 2023-24 and 2027-28) as per 10 No. 3 Table 3.

Chapter The Authority proposes to consider the projected CAPEX for the First

4.7 12 No. 4 Control Period as per Table 4.

Chapter The Authority proposes to consider the OPEX for the First Control Period as

5.9 16 No. 5 per Table 6.

The Authority proposes to consider the Tariff Rates for Ground Handling Services provided by M/s BASCPL at Coimbatore International Airport in respect of Scheduled Flights, International ‘Non-Scheduled & General

6.10 Aviation Operations’ and Item-wise Tariff Rate Card for Domestic and International Flights, for the First Control Period, as per the Annexures (I, II & III).

The Authority proposes that the Tariff for Domestic ‘Non-Scheduled and 19

6.11 General Aviation Operations’, shall not exceed the approved Tariff(s) for relevant Domestic Scheduled Flights for similar class of Aircraft(s).

Chapter The Authority proposes that In case of payment in foreign currency, the RBI No. 6 conversion rate as on the last day of the previous month will be applicable for

6.12 the first fortnight and the rate prevailing as on the 15th of the month will be applicable for the second fortnight.

The Authority proposes that the Tariff Rates indicated in Annexures (I, II &

6.13 III) shall be maximum Tariff to be charged. No other charge is to be levied over and above the approved Tariff Rates.

The Authority proposes that M/s BASCPL shall ensure compliance towards 20 Standardization of Ground Handling Equipment at Coimbatore International

6.14 Airport in accordance with the directives issued by Ministry of Civil Aviation vide its letter no. AV-240 11/10/2021-AAI-MOCA dated 27.10.2022.

Consultation Paper No. 16/2023-24 Page 21 of 26CHAPTER 8: STAKEHOLDERS’ CONSULTATION

8.1 In accordance with the provisions of Section 13(4) of the AERA Act, the Authority’s proposals contained in Chapter 7 above are hereby put forth for Stakeholders’ consultation. To assist the Stakeholders in making their submissions in a meaningful and constructive manner, necessary annexures are enclosed to the Consultation Paper (Annexures-I, II & III).

8.2 For removal of doubts, it is clarified that the contents of this Consultation Paper may not be construed as any Order or Direction of this Authority. The Authority shall pass an Order, in the matter, only after considering the submissions of the Stakeholders in response hereto and by making such decision fully documented and explained in the tariff order in terms of the provisions of the Act.

8.3 The Authority welcomes written evidence-based feedback, comments and suggestions from Stakeholders on the proposals made in Chapter 7 above, latest by 09/11/2023.

Secretary, Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India, AERA Building, Administrative Complex, Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi -110003

Tel: 011-24695044-47, Fax: 011-24695048

(Chairperson) Consultation Paper No. 16/2023-24 Page 22 of 26ANNEXURE I TARIFF RATE CARD FOR M/s BIRD AIRPORT SERVICES (COIMBATORE) PRIVATE LIMITED IN RESPECT OF DOMESTIC* & INTERNATIONAL SCHEDULED FLIGHTS AT COIMBATORE AIRPORT FOR THE FIRST CONTROL PERIOD (FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28) PROPOSED BY AERA FOR STAKEHOLDERS’ CONSULTATION Proposed Tariff Rates for Ground Handling Services (Rates in ₹)

(A) Passenger Flights FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 Full Full Full Full Full Code Pax Ramp Pax Ramp Pax Ramp Pax Ramp Pax Ramp Services Services Services Services Services Domestic Passenger Flight Code B 6930 16170 23100 7415 17302 24717 7934 18513 26447 8489 19809 28298 9083 21196 30279 Code C 10320 24080 34400 11042 25766 36808 11815 27570 39385 12642 29500 42142 13527 31565 45092 Code D 15510 36190 51700 16596 38723 55319 17758 41434 59191 19001 44334 63334 20331 47437 67767 International Passenger Flight Code B 30930 72170 103100 33095 77222 110317 35412 82628 118039 37891 88412 126302 40543 94601 135143 Code C 42960 100240 143200 45967 107257 153224 49185 114765 163950 52628 122799 175427 56312 131395 187707 Code D 60150 140350 200500 64361 150175 214535 68866 160687 229552 73687 171935 245621 78845 183970 262814 Code E 81000 189000 270000 86670 202230 288900 92737 216386 309123 99229 231533 330762 106175 247740 353915

(B) Cargo Flights Domestic Cargo Flight Code C N/A N/A 72300 N/A N/A 77361 N/A N/A 82776 N/A N/A 88570 N/A N/A 94770 Code D N/A N/A 128300 N/A N/A 137281 N/A N/A 146891 N/A N/A 157173 N/A N/A 168175 International Cargo Flight Code C N/A N/A 120300 N/A N/A 128721 N/A N/A 137731 N/A N/A 147372 N/A N/A 157688 Code D N/A N/A 204400 N/A N/A 218708 N/A N/A 234018 N/A N/A 250399 N/A N/A 267927 *Tariff for Domestic Scheduled Flights is also applicable to Domestic ‘Non-Scheduled & General Aviation Flights’.

Notes:  Above Tariff Rates are excluding all applicable taxes.  Tariff determined shall be the maximum Tariff to be charged. No other charge is to be levied over and above the approved Tariff Rates.  For payment in foreign currency, the RBI conversion rate as on the last day of the previous month will be applicable for the First fortnight and the rate as on 15th of the month will be applicable for the second fortnight.

Consultation Paper No. 16/2023-24 Page 23 of 26ANNEXURE II TARIFF RATE CARD FOR M/s BIRD AIRPORT SERVICES (COIMBATORE) PRIVATE LIMITED FOR INTERNATIONAL ‘NON-SCHEDULED & GENERAL AVIATION OPERATIONS’ AT COIMBATORE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FOR THE FIRST CONTROL PERIOD (FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28) PROPOSED BY AERA FOR STAKEHOLDERS’ CONSULTATION Proposed Tariff Rates for Ground Handling Services (Rates in ₹) A/C Category FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 Maximum Take-off Weight (MTOW) 0-5000 51,521 55,127 58,986 63,115 67,533 5001-10000 94,454 101,066 108,141 115,711 123,811 10001- 20000 150,269 160,788 172,043 184,086 196,972 20001- 35000 171,735 183,756 196,619 210,382 225,109 35001- 40000 193,202 206,726 221,197 236,681 253,249 40001- 50000 214,669 229,696 245,775 262,979 281,388 50001- 100000 279,070 298,605 319,507 341,872 365,803 100001 - 200000 528,086 565,052 604,606 646,928 692,213 200001- 300000 622,540 666,118 712,746 762,638 816,023 300001 and above 751,341 803,935 860,210 920,425 984,855

Notes:  Above Tariff Rates are excluding all applicable taxes.  Tariff determined shall be the maximum Tariff to be charged. No other charge is to be levied over and above the approved Tariff Rates.  For payment in foreign currency, the RBI conversion rate as on the last day of the previous month will be applicable for the first fortnight and the rate as on 15th of the month will be applicable for the second fortnight.

Consultation Paper No. 16/2023-24 Page 24 of 26ANNEXURE –III RATE CARD FOR ITEM-WISE CHARGES IN RESPECT OF GROUND HANDLING SERVICES FOR M/s BIRD AIRPORT SERVICES (COIMBATORE) PRIVATE LIMITED AT COIMBATORE INTERNATIOANL AIRPORT PROPOSED BY AERA FOR STAKEHOLDERS’ CONSULTATION Maximum Item-wise Charges in respect of Domestic* & International Flights for the First Control Period (FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28) (Rates in ₹) For the FY For the FY For the FY For the FY For the FY Sl.

SERVICES UNIT 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 No.

Dom. Intl. Dom. Intl. Dom. Intl. Dom. Intl. Dom. Intl.

1 Ambulift Per Usage 10,903 17,233 11,666 18,439 12,483 19,730 13,357 21,111 14,292 22,589 Ground Power Unit 2 Per Hour 10,903 17,233 11,666 18,439 12,483 19,730 13,357 21,111 14,292 22,589

(GPU) 140 KV 3 Hook on power Per flight 872 1,379 933 1,476 998 1,579 1,068 1,690 1,143 1,808 Air Conditioner unit 4 Per Hour 20,000 27,298 21,400 29,209 22,898 31,254 24,501 33,442 26,216 35,783

(ACU) Ramp to Flight Deck 5 Per Turnround 3,490 5,515 3,734 5,901 3,995 6,314 4,275 6,756 4,574 7,229 Communication Step Ladder (remote 6 Per Hour 5,670 8,961 6,067 9,588 6,492 10,259 6,946 10,977 7,432 11,745 bay) - Narrow Body Step Ladder (remote 7 Per Hour 8,460 13,373 9,052 14,309 9,686 15,311 10,364 16,383 11,089 17,530 bay) - Wide Body 8 Passenger Bus Per Trip 6,000 6,204 6,420 6,638 6,869 7,103 7,350 7,600 7,865 8,132 9 Crew Bus Per Turnround 6,000 5,515 6,420 5,901 6,869 6,314 7,350 6,756 7,865 7,229 10 Conveyor belt loader Per hour 9,090 14,371 9,726 15,377 10,407 16,453 11,135 17,605 11,914 18,837 11 Marshalling Per hour 3,500 4,500 3,745 4,815 4,007 5,152 4,287 5,513 4,587 5,899 12 Fork Lift 10 Ton Per Hour 8,900 14,063 9,523 15,047 10,190 16,100 10,903 17,227 11,666 18,433 13 Fork Lift 5 Tons Per Hour 6,280 9,926 6,720 10,621 7,190 11,364 7,693 12,159 8,232 13,010 14 Fork Lift 3 Tons Per Hour 4,536 7,169 4,854 7,671 5,194 8,208 5,558 8,783 5,947 9,398 15 Air Start Unit (ASU) Per start 15,000 21,369 16,050 22,865 17,174 24,466 18,376 26,179 19,662 28,012 16 Towbar Per push / tow 3,490 5,515 3,734 5,901 3,995 6,314 4,275 6,756 4,574 7,229 Push Back -Narrow 17 per service 10,470 16,544 11,203 17,702 11,987 18,941 12,826 20,267 13,724 21,686 Body Tow Inter Stand - 18 Per Tow 15,265 24,127 16,334 25,816 17,477 27,623 18,700 29,557 20,009 31,626 Narrow Body 19 Wing Walkers Per turnaround 1,745 2,757 1,867 2,950 1,998 3,157 2,138 3,378 2,288 3,614 20 Toilet service per service 6,542 10,340 7,000 11,064 7,490 11,838 8,014 12,667 8,575 13,554 21 Water service per service 5,670 8,961 6,067 9,588 6,492 10,259 6,946 10,977 7,432 11,745 Passenger/ Terminal Side and Manpower related Unaccompanied 22 per child 2,365 3,737 2,531 3,999 2,708 4,279 2,898 4,579 3,101 4,900 minor handling Wheel Chair Ramp

(WCHR) Or Wheel 23 per service 2,355 3,722 2,520 3,983 2,696 4,262 2,885 4,560 3,087 4,879 Chair Stretcher

(WCHS) Wheel Chair Cabin 24 per service 2,620 4,136 2,803 4,426 2,999 4,736 3,209 5,068 3,434 5,423

(WCHC) Consultation Paper No. 16/2023-24 Page 25 of 26For the FY For the FY For the FY For the FY For the FY Sl.

SERVICES UNIT 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 No.

Dom. Intl. Dom. Intl. Dom. Intl. Dom. Intl. Dom. Intl.

25 VIPs per passenger 3,637 5,748 3,892 6,150 4,164 6,581 4,455 7,042 4,767 7,535 26 Transit w/o visa pax per passenger 3,637 5,748 3,892 6,150 4,164 6,581 4,455 7,042 4,767 7,535 27 Deportees per passenger 3,637 5,748 3,892 6,150 4,164 6,581 4,455 7,042 4,767 7,535 Floor per 28 Walkers/Welcome 1,745 2,757 1,867 2,950 1,998 3,157 2,138 3,378 2,288 3,614 personnel/8hrs staff Manpower (White per 29 2,617 4,136 2,800 4,426 2,996 4,736 3,206 5,068 3,430 5,423 collar) personnel/8hrs Manpower (Blue per 30 1,745 2,757 1,867 2,950 1,998 3,157 2,138 3,378 2,288 3,614 collar) personnel/8hrs Excess Baggage 31 Collection per flight 10% of collection per std. sz.

32 Val Handling 9,092 14,371 9,728 15,377 10,409 16,453 11,138 17,605 11,918 18,837 container Per refill - per 33 Ballast Bags Refill 1,308 2,068 1,400 2,213 1,498 2,368 1,603 2,534 1,715 2,711 Bag Interior cleaning 34 (Transit) - Narrow per service 12,210 19,301 13,065 20,652 13,980 22,098 14,959 23,645 16,006 25,300 Body Interior cleaning 35 (Transit) - ATR & per service 7,065 11,167 7,560 11,949 8,089 12,785 8,655 13,680 9,261 14,638 like Deep Cleaning - 36 per service 17,445 27,574 18,666 29,504 19,973 31,569 21,371 33,779 22,867 36,144 Narrow Body Deep Cleaning - 37 per service 10,030 15,855 10,732 16,965 11,483 18,153 12,287 19,424 13,147 20,784 ATR & like 38 Flight Deck cleaning per service 4,360 6,893 4,665 7,376 4,992 7,892 5,341 8,444 5,715 9,035 39 Waste Disposal per service 1,220 1,930 1,305 2,065 1,396 2,210 1,494 2,365 1,599 2,531 Arrange non- 40 scheduled Crew per service 1,308 2,068 1,400 2,213 1,498 2,368 1,603 2,534 1,715 2,711 Hotel accommodation Arrange for non- 41 scheduled Crew per service 1,308 2,068 1,400 2,213 1,498 2,368 1,603 2,534 1,715 2,711 Transportation Customs, Immigration & Quarantine (C.I.Q.) per arr. or 42 2,617 4,136 2,800 4,426 2,996 4,736 3,206 5,068 3,430 5,423 assistance / Direct dep. clearance crew thru airport facilities Cargo Supervision 43 Per flight 10,012 15,826 10,713 16,934 11,463 18,119 12,265 19,387 13,124 20,744 services Live Animal 44 per AVI 1,273 2,012 1,362 2,153 1,457 2,304 1,559 2,465 1,668 2,638 Handling * Tariff for Domestic Scheduled Flights is also applicable to Domestic ‘Non-Scheduled and General Aviation Flights’.

Dom. = Domestic; Intl. = International

Notes:  Above Tariff Rates are excluding of all applicable taxes, if any.  Tariff determined shall be the maximum Tariff to be charged No other charge is to be levied over and above the approved Tariff Rates. 7654321  For payment in foreign currency, the RBI conversion rate as on the last day of the previous month will be applicable for the first fortnight and the rate as on 15th of the month will be applicable for the second fortnight.

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