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31. Other non-current liabilities

31 December 2013

31 December 2012

Other non-current liabilities related to frequent flyer programme (Note 26)

74.9

93.0

VAT payable on imported leased aircraft (Note 25)

57.6

105.2

Defined benefit pension obligation, non-current portion

21.6

14.9

Customs duties payable on imported leased aircraft (Note 25)

5.2

8.4

Other non-current liabilities

2.6

9.4

Total other non-current liabilities

161.9

230.9

As at 31 December 2013 other non-current liabilities include the noncurrent portion of VAT payable of USD 57.6 million (31 December 2012: USD 105.2 million) and customs duties of USD 5.2 million (31 December 2012: USD 8.4 million) relating to imported leased aircraft, which are payable in equal monthly instalments over a thirty-four-month period from the date these assets are cleared through customs.

Non-current customs duties payable on imported leased aircraft have been discounted using a discount rate of 9.8% to 12% (31 December 2012: 9.8% to 12%).

The current portion of VAT payable and customs duties payable of USD 115.7 million (31 December 2012: USD 104.0 million) and USD 8.2 million (31 December 2012: USD 10.3 million), respectively, are related to the imported leased aircraft (Note 25).

Notes in Consolidated Statements:

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

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