Cath O’Brien

Cath O’Brien is the executive director of the Board of Airline Representatives, known for her advocacy on airline pricing and airport oversight. Recently, she criticized Auckland Airport's fee adjustments, arguing that slight reductions in charges do not address the underlying issues of rising costs and lack of competition in air travel. O’Brien emphasizes the need for better regulatory oversight of Auckland Airport, which holds a significant share of New Zealand's air traffic, and expresses concern over the impact of high fees on consumer choice.

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New Zealand: Barnz executive director Cath O’Brien said to maintain and expand NZ‘s air connectivity, they need to systematically address friction points. 7

Louise Upston Kelly Thomas John Weekes

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Tourism: Airlines, airports welcome visa change for foreign language speakers

New Zealand: Cath O’Brien, the executive director of the Board of Airline Representatives, criticized Auckland Airport's fee cuts as insufficient. 4

Carrie Hurihanganui

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Auckland airport overcharging: ‘Prices will still rise to pay for development’