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A rendition of how Auckland Airport will look after the redevelopment. Photo: Supplied / Auckland Airport
Airlines are pushing back on Auckland Airport’s plans to raise landing charges from July, to help fund its multi-billion dollar renovation plans.
That plan includes integrating the domestic and international terminals, a new baggage system, and airfield expansion.
Passenger charges for both domestic and international jets will double during the next five years, starting next month. Rivals Qantas - which owns Jetstar - and Air New Zealand, quickly united in a warning that the charges would need to be passed onto travellers, and this could "close the door" on tourism.
Kathryn is joined by Cath O'Brien is the CEO of the Board of Airline Representatives - or BARNZ. Also Auckland Airport Chief Executive Carrie Hurihanganui.