Airfares: Civil Aviation Authority proposes ‘unprecedented’ 5% cut to passenger security levies

Senior Business Reporter·NZ Herald·29 Sep, 2026 04:00 PM5 mins to read‌Air New Zealand and Jetstar are among those who will be consulted from today about a possible cut to passenger security levies. Photo / William West, AFPThe Civil Aviation Authority is considering an “unprecedented” cut to domestic and international passenger security levies.The CAA said smarter security and better financial management were helping save time and money. Levies are by far the biggest source of CAA revenue and those for domestic and international passengers increased by