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Mar 13, 2012 (newstodate): The Armenian carrier Armavia is threatening to leave the country.
Armenia's only carrier, Armavia says it is paying excessive charges to Yerevan Zvartnots Airport, compared to similar airport charges in neighboring market where national carrier in addition are offered preferential treatment in the form of discounted charges.
Armavia is now talking to the airport over a solution to the issue, but if a satisfactory solution is not landed, Armavia may move away from the country, sources say.
Armavia recently suspended all flights to Russia, but denies that this was because of problems with Russia's CAA over unpaid airnav charges.
Armenia's only carrier, Armavia says it is paying excessive charges to Yerevan Zvartnots Airport, compared to similar airport charges in neighboring market where national carrier in addition are offered preferential treatment in the form of discounted charges.
Armavia is now talking to the airport over a solution to the issue, but if a satisfactory solution is not landed, Armavia may move away from the country, sources say.
Armavia recently suspended all flights to Russia, but denies that this was because of problems with Russia's CAA over unpaid airnav charges.