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Stop using us as a piggy bank: Airlines go into battle with Auckland Airport

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Apr 26 - Auckland Airport is spending $1.8 billion on infrastructure over five years. NZHerald aviation writer Grant Bradley checks on progress in the international terminal.

Airlines say Auckland Airport should stop using them and passengers as a bank and instead start using shareholder dividends for its $1.8 billion building programme.

The Board of Airline Representatives said the airport was undertaking the biggest building programme in its history, yet shareholders were not being asked to make any contribution by forgoing dividends.

The Commerce Commission today has highlighted pricing for airlines and says it is concerned the airport is planning to make excessive profits on its regulated assets.

 

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