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Labour pushes airline price transparency
Labour demands airlines show real flight prices before booking to help Kiwis.
In brief
Labour demands airlines show real flight prices before booking to help Kiwis. Labour will require airlines to display true prices upfront and automatic refunds for flight changes. Originally reported by RNZ.
Labour policy on flight pricing
Labour says it will force airlines to show real prices up front and automatic refunds for flight cancellations or significant changes.
“Flying is expensive, and on many regional routes there is little or no competition”
Regional flight competition issue
Labour commerce and consumer affairs spokesperson Arena Williams said smaller airlines need fair access to airport facilities to compete without barriers.
“Smaller airlines shouldn't have to compete with one hand tied behind their backs”
Government funding context
Earlier this week, the government offered $5.7 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to help regional airlines manage costs.
What it means
Labour will require airlines to display true prices upfront and automatic refunds for flight changes.
