The airport plans to raise parking fees

The airport plans to raise parking fees. The Phoenix City Government is discussing a new initiative that will increase parking fees at the airport. It is estimated that this price increase will affect off-site parking...

Airport proposes to raise parking fees. The Phoenix City Government is discussing a new initiative that will increase parking fees at the airport. The increase is expected to affect off-site parking facilities, taxi and limousine services, nearby hotels and car rental services. David Warren, owner of Blue Sky Airport Car Park, said under the new proposals he would have to pay $6 each time he uses his van to drop people off at the airport. The annual cost is estimated to be more than $500,000, more than his annual income. "It's really difficult for small businesses like us," Warren said. "In order to absorb costs and maintain business, the only option is to pass this cost on to customers." Although, Deputy Director of Aviation Mycoskey said that the city government has not made a final decision, but they are ready to charge transportation companies. McCoskey said that a recent study showed that ground transportation company vehicles frequently enter and leave the terminals, which plays a significant role in smoothing traffic near the airport. It would be great if they provided some funding for airport infrastructure and road improvements. "Our message to the small businesses operating within the airport is that we very much want to do business with you. But the airport has been funding these operations for some time, and when the time comes, everyone will be expected to pay their share of the service." McCosky said the charge would not be implemented in the coming months. The motion needs to be passed by Phoenix city government.