Source: Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand
CAA has opened targeted consultation on a proposal to reduce domestic and international passenger security levies by 5%.
The proposal is possible because CAA has strengthened its financial position and improved the efficiency of aviation security delivery while maintaining service performance. If progressed, the domestic levy would reduce from $10.91 to $10.36 and the international levy from $22.30 to $21.19 per passenger, excluding GST.
The levies are paid by airlines. Any decision about whether or how the reduction is reflected in airfares sits with individual airlines.
This is a targeted adjustment to passenger security levies only. Broader CAA funding and fee settings are being considered separately through the First Principles Funding Review, with public consultation expected in mid-2027.
Targeted consultation closes at 12:00pm on 14 October 2026. Read more about the proposal and consultation process on the CAA website: