About this episode
John Maytham discusses the airline industry's campaign to reduce aviation taxes with journalist Lindsey Schutters.
John Maytham speaks to Lindsey Schutters, journalist with Daily Maverick, about the airline industry's campaign to reduce aviation taxes and charges. Using insights gathered at an IATA briefing, they discuss the debate over passenger taxes, airline profitability, consumer rights and the role air connectivity plays in supporting economic growth, tourism and trade. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive…
People in this episode
Host: John Maytham
Guest: Lindsey Schutters
Topics covered
- aviation taxes
- airline industry
- economic growth
- tourism
- consumer rights
Keywords
- airline taxes
- aviation
- IATA
- consumer rights
- economic growth
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Daily Maverick, IATA, CapeTalk
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