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Auckland International Airport will reduce airline passenger charges by about 11% following a review by New Zealand’s Commerce Commission, which found the airport had been overcharging airlines and travelers. The regulator’s final report revealed the airport was making excess profits of approximately NZ$190 million (USD 108 million) from aeronautical activities like aircraft landing and terminal fees.
The Commission stated the airport’s return of 8.73% exceeded the acceptable range of 7.3% to 7.8%, leading to higher-than-necessary fees for travelers. While the airport’s planned investments were considered reasonable, the watchdog concluded that the pricing strategy was not justified by the infrastructure spending needs.
Commissioner Vhari McWha noted that the price hikes were more than required to support development plans aimed at building resilience and capacity. In response, Auckland Airport confirmed it would implement lower charges for regional, domestic jet, and international flights.
Despite concerns over pricing, the Commerce Commission acknowledged the airport’s redevelopment projects, including a new domestic terminal, expanded airfields, international terminal upgrades, and a new ground transport hub, were within reasonable investment parameters.
The airport’s pricing strategy had initially drawn scrutiny in July last year, when preliminary findings pointed to excessive revenue targets. This latest move to reduce charges aligns with the regulator’s final recommendations and aims to restore balance between investment goals and fair pricing for airlines and passengers.
The decision marks a significant shift in how airport charges are monitored and reflects broader concerns about affordability and fairness in air travel costs. With air travel rebounding post-pandemic, the move could offer some relief to both carriers and travelers amid ongoing global inflation and rising travel demand.
