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The amount of guarantees or collateral provided by the entity in related party transactions. [Refer: Guarantees [member]; Related parties [member]]

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-IssueDate 2021-01-01
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Amount of airport service expenses, related party transactions.

No definition available.

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The amount of expenses arising from fees by the entity in related party transactions.

No definition available.

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The amount of expenses arising from maintenance by the entity in related party transactions.

No definition available.

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The amount of expenses arising for Professional fees by the entity in related party transactions.

No definition available.

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The amount of provision for expected credit losses, related party transactions.

No definition available.

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Amount of revenue from code-share services, related party transaction.

No definition available.

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Amount of security service expenses, related party transactions.

No definition available.

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Amount of technical support expenses, related party transactions.

No definition available.

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