Iata urges reform after Auckland Airport pricing report

Iata urges reform after Auckland Airport pricing report
Airlines have outstanding concerns about the size and affordability of the airport's non-aeronautical investments. (Image: 123RF)
John Anthony
Airline lobby group the International Air Transport Association (Iata) is calling for urgent reforms to New Zealand’s airport regulations following the Commerce Commission’s criticism of Auckland Airport’s pricing.On Monday, ComCom published its review of Auckland Airport’s 2022-2027 price setting, which found passenger charges were in excess of what was reasonable for PSE4 (the airport’s price setting event from July 2022 to June 2027).“It is targeting a return above what we consider a reasonable range,&rdqu...

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