New Delhi: Fliers may have to shell out more with the government mulling to impose a two per cent cess on air tickets as part of the new civil aviation policy, which is in the advanced stage of finalisation.

The money raised through the cess would be utilised for viability gap funding of domestic carriers operating flights to regional and remote areas. Sources said the Civil Aviation ministry is looking at levying two per cent cess on air tickets and the proposal is being considered as part of the new aviation policy. Such a move could push the ticket prices higher, making air travel more expensive.