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Airlines fear ‘gouging’ if Sydney Airport bid succeeds

The consortium that made the $22 billion takeover proposal has pitched it as a great deal for “Sydney and the travelling public”. Airlines beg to differ.

Jenny Wiggins
Jenny WigginsInfrastructure reporter

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The consortium that made last week’s $22 billion takeover proposal for Sydney Airport has pitched it as a great deal for “Sydney and the travelling public.” Airlines beg to differ.

When Rex Airlines deputy chairman John Sharp first heard about the enormous takeover bid, he was sceptical.

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Jenny Wiggins writes on business, specialising in infrastructure, telecommunications and transport. Connect with Jenny on Twitter. Email Jenny at jwiggins@afr.com

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