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Government discontinues tourist airfare subsidy after six months

Aug 21, 2025 2 mins read
Government discontinues tourist airfare subsidy after six months

Airlines have been instructed to discontinue the subsidised airfare scheme for tourists, following a directive issued by the Department of Tourism (DoT) in August.

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