Private airport operators in India are under financial pressure following a 25% cut in landing and parking charges, as mandated by the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA). The Association of Private Airport Operations (APAO), representing 14 public-private partnership airports, has expressed concerns regarding immediate cash-flow issues, debt repayment capabilities, and operational sustainability in a letter to the civil aviation ministry dated April 30. This tariff reduction aims to alleviate costs for airlines amid rising jet fuel prices due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia. However, operators argue that the timing mismatch between immediate revenue losses and future recovery creates significant operational strain. They highlighted that fixed costs remain unchanged while revenues decline, particularly affecting non-aeronautical income from retail and services. The APAO has proposed deferring payments to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and increasing user development fees for international passengers to offset losses. Additionally, they urged the government to address the rising costs of aviation turbine fuel (ATF), which constitutes a larger portion of airline operating expenses compared to landing and parking charges.