BARA executive director: 'Australia is an expensive destination'

Board of Airline Representatives Australia (BARA) executive director Stephen Pearse, speaking at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Australia Pacific, stated (28-Jul-2026) "Australia is an expensive destination", adding it is an "attractive" and "challenging market". Mr Pearse noted the Middle East conflict has "put a lot of volatility and sensitivity into the market", but added Australia is "well positioned" as a destination and in terms of the global market.