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Airlines align with IATA on airport fee concerns

By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo 25 February 2026, 8:00PM

International and local airlines have expressed concern over amendments to Samoa’s airport fees, with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) formally requesting a pause to their implementation, while Samoa Airways says airlines will "now have to face public dissatisfaction while the airport enjoys the benefits of the cost increase.”

By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo 25 February 2026, 8:00PM
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