Govt eyeing more affordable domestic airfares

Govt eyeing more affordable domestic airfares

Associate Transport Minister James Meager says the government is not ruling out underwriting finance for regional airlines to expand their fleets. Photo: RNZ The government is not ruling out underwriting the expansion of small regional airlines to help maintain routes and keep the price of flying competitive.

Government eyeing more affordable domestic airfares as Air NZ costs surge

The government is looking at ways to help regional airlines and airports expand to create competition in an effort to make airfares affordable.

Air NZ faces new wave of anger over soaring fares

Another holiday season, another outcry over the national carrier’s soaring ticket prices – and now calls for action are getting louder, writes Catherine McGregor in today’s extract from The Bulletin. To receive The Bulletin in full each weekday, sign up here. A Bulletin tradition returns to the runway If it feels like complaints about Air New Zealand fares are a perennial feature of The Bulletin, that’s because they are. Former editor Stewart So…

Regional election candidates weigh in on Rex Airlines debate

The Federal Government has announced it will put a contingency plan in place to purchase the airline if a suitable candidate can’t be found to ensure it remains operational in regional areas. Photo: Paul Stewart, YouTube. Only a few candidates for the House of Representatives in the electorates of Eden-Monaro, Gilmore and Riverina have said they support government action to keep the embattled air carrier Rex Airlines in the air. On April 22 Regi…