One of Air New Zealand's higher-ups is in favour of establishing more transparency around airfares.

The Airports Association is urging the Government to take action and set an independent monitoring system up.

Air NZ's Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Mat Bolland, says it'll be good to examine the extra costs that contribute to increased airfares.

"We know customers are really feeling the pinch right now, and it does feel expensive to fly. I think our challenge is- if we're going to look into it, let's do it properly. Let's get right into what's behind the airfares."

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