Karratha freezes airport fees to protect residents from rising airfares
The City of Karratha froze airport fees in exchange for passenger data, shielding residents from rising airfares due to a new state policy effective July 1. Mayor Daniel Scott noted this deal, resulting in $41,161 in lost revenue, is unique among regional councils. The region faces a significant fare increase of up to 33.1 percent for high-demand flights.
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Published 29 Jun 2026, 03:34 UTC · Updated 29 Jun 2026, 04:10 UTC
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