Nelson among regions needing to retain 'critical' Air New Zealand flights - tourism boss
Air New Zealand has cut additional regional flights, including 23 Nelson flights to and from Auckland, 32 to Wellington, and 15 to and from Christchurch between June 29 to July 26. The cuts are due to increased fuel costs and are expected to impact tourism and business travel in the region.
Air New Zealand has made further cuts to regional flights, with Nelson and Tauranga being among the affected regions. The cuts include 23 Nelson flights to and from Auckland, 32 to Wellington, and 15 to and from Christchurch between June 29 to July 26. The airline cited increased fuel costs as the reason for the changes, which affect around 2% of passengers. The cuts are expected to impact tourism and business travel in the region, with concerns raised about the long-term future of regional services. The minister in charge of aviation has suggested that subsidies for regional airlines may need to be considered. Regional airlines, including Air Chathams, Sounds Air, and Island Air, have already drawn down loans from the Government.
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