Airlines are stepping up their fight against airport charges, with a new Australasian group flexing its muscle.
Airlines for Australia and New Zealand (A4ANZ) chiefs are scheduled to meet airport representatives, government departments and ministers later this month to press its case.
The group represents airlines operating on either side of the Tasman. It includes Air New Zealand, Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Tigerair. Its chairman, Prof Graeme Samuel, said airports were using their monopoly positions to effectively charge what they like.
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