Original article by Matt O’Sullivan
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 21 : 8-Jul-15

Airport fees account for around nine per cent of Qantas Airways’ costs. The carrier has expressed disappointment that the Harper review of competition policy has not adequately addressed the issue of airports’ market power with regard to airport charges. Its stance has been supported by rival carrier Virgin Australia. Qantas has argued that airlines have limited bargaining power in pricing negotiations with airports.

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