Why Tanzania introduced a new tax on arriving air passengers

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Aviation authorities in Tanzania have introduced a new tax on international visitors to fund a new passenger information management system.

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Travelling to Tanzania by air will cost at least $90 more from November 1, after aviation authorities introduced a new tax on international visitors to fund a new passenger information management system.

The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) said the levy will be charged on all arriving and departing foreign passengers, with airlines expected to pass the additional cost directly to travellers through ticket prices.