We have 7 million people out there, what do you supplement with that air tax? - Member of Yelk fraction
The National Assembly is discussing the question of the Yelk (Way Out) faction on civil aviation today. Vache Gabrielyan, Minister of International Economic Integration and Reforms, answers the MPs' questions. He mentioned that the question is specifically related to flights from Gyumri and Zvartnots international airports. He noted that the flights are carried out regularly. Aram Sargsyan, a member of Yelk faction, asked a question: "Our airline prices are expensive. First of all it is the air tax that Georgia doesn't have. The second reason is the prices for aviation fuel, 500 dollars in Russia, 200 dollars in Iran. You have to find ways to make cheaper purchases. Zvartnots Airport's service prices are quite high and we must work in this direction. " Vache Gabrielyan mentioned that yes, the air tax is evident in prices. "For example, the Gyumri airport is free of that tax." In response, Aram Sargsyan said: "It is controversial for me to say that in case of having an air tax, it does not affect the price. We have 7 million people out there, what do you supplement with that air tax? " The main problem, according to Vache Gabrielyan, is transportation costs.
