Jul 23, 2026 – 4.56pmA plan to more than double the cost of air traffic control services has drawn sharp criticism from airlines, with the proposed increase likely to mean higher airfares for customers.Airservices Australia says it needs to boost revenue to invest in service improvements, having been dogged by chronic staff shortages since the pandemic.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Airlines push back on plans to more than double air services fees
The body responsible for staffing air traffic control towers says the first increase in a decade is needed to allow it to invest in improving services.
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