The dispute between airlines and the Thai airport monopoly over airport users’ fees has resurfaced as both sides remain steadfast in their arguments over rates, the Bangkok Post reported.

Suvarnabhumi Airport general manager Serirat Prasutanond insisted last month that its landing and parking fees were either below or close to those of other regional airports, but the Board of Airlines Representatives (BAR) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have disputed his claims, pointing to other fees imposed at Suvarnabhumi.

Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) raised the landing and parking charges by 15 percent in April and Serirat said the parking and landing fee for a Boeing 747-400 at Suvarnabhumi was US$1,892 based on an exchange rate of 34 baht to the dollar, compared with $3,012 at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and $2,351 at Singapore Changi Airport.