Airlines charge high fares but oppose investment in airports

Airlines charge high fares but oppose investment in airports
Consumers will be best served by airline competition, transparency in pricing and airfares – and new infrastructure. (Image: Getty)
Billie Moore
Air travel is an integral part of the fabric of New Zealand.It’s an incredible system made up of multiple players each coming together, day-in, day-out, to harness some of the most high-value static and mobile assets in the world and deliver a virtually seamless transport system.One of the many processes which helps this symphony take place is the regular consultation over airport price-setting. Every five years, airlines and airports meet to discuss the investments needed at airports in order to keep the lights on and plan for the f...

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