Either way, we, the PUBLIC, PASSENGERS pay..!!
At least, when airports were Gummint owned / operated, one did NOT get 'gouged' for parking / landing fees.......
I used to enjoy landing at SY - FREE of charge, (Well directly anyway...) 'for a cuppa coffee' at the then TAA terminal, with the then '30 minute Light Aircraft Parking Area' right outside!.
No Cheers here...NOPE ! None at all.........................................