Auckland airport to raise fares

Airfares at Auckland Airport are set to go up after being phased out. annual price freeze He then outlined the pricing plans for the next five years.

The new tariffs will go into effect in July and will help fund infrastructure investments at the airport.

Auckland Airport Chief Executive Carey Frihanganui said the airport set the new fares after discussions with major airlines.

Carrie Frihanganui
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“Travel is back and the recovery is progressing faster than anyone expected. It’s time to invest in Auckland Airport,” she said. she said.

Based on the new rates calculated per passenger, domestic jet fares will average $11.85 over five years.

Fares will initially increase by $3.50, from $6.75 to $10.25, but Auckland Airport said it will be cheaper than current rates at Christchurch ($14.60) and Wellington ($15.20).

After that, the price is expected to reach $15.45 by fiscal year 2027.

The cost of an international flight ticket averages $37.25 over a five-year period.

Fares will initially increase by $9.40 to $32.80, but the airport said the fares are lower than comparable fares at other major international airports in the region, including Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

International fares will reach $46.10 by 2027.

Regional airline fares will average $8.15 over a five-year period, initially increasing from $2.70 to $7.10, reaching $10.70 by 2027.

“These changes have not been introduced lightly, especially in the current economic environment. We are very considerate of the costs to our partner airlines and ultimately travelers,” said Hrihanganui. Stated.

“Therefore, we have worked hard to provide a practical and affordable solution while meeting change requests from airlines as much as possible.”

Airfares are reviewed by the Commerce Commission.