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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 4,344 | $210,000 | 189$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,822,233 | 4,344 | $210,000 | 189$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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New Zealand:
Cath O’Brien, Board of Airline Representatives (Barnz) executive director, said the allegations highlighted the need for vigilance.
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New Zealand:
O’Brien is the executive director of the Board of Airline Representatives.
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New Zealand:
Cath O’Brien, Board of Airlines of New Zealand (Barnz) executive director, said rules were needed to stop 'monopoly' airports becoming exploitative.
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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.
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New Zealand:
Cath O’Brien, the executive director of the Board of Airline Representatives, criticized Auckland Airport's fee cuts as insufficient.
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