Air NZ eyes return to Wānaka and commits to current regional routes
Air NZ is considering restoring flights to Wānaka as part of a plan to grow its regional network by 20% during the next five years. The airline copped flak for its handling of its pull-out from Kāpiti earlier this year, however, chief executive Christopher Luxon in a note to staff said the company was committed to ensuring all regional centres currently receiving air services would continue to do so. "In addition, we are actively considering options for other ports, such as Wānaka," Luxon said. The airline flew there from Christchurch between March 2004 and 2013 through its subsidiary Eagle Air using a Beech 1900D. Timing, cost, and unreliability of flights were reported to be factors in its demise. However, since then the tourist town has boomed and Wānaka Airport has expanded, with occasional charter and private jet flights.<br/>
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Air NZ eyes return to Wānaka and commits to current regional routes
Air NZ is considering restoring flights to Wānaka as part of a plan to grow its regional network by 20% during the next five years. The airline copped flak for its handling of its pull-out from Kāpiti earlier this year, however, chief executive Christopher Luxon in a note to staff said the company was committed to ensuring all regional centres currently receiving air services would continue to do so. "In addition, we are actively considering options for other ports, such as Wānaka," Luxon said. The airline flew there from Christchurch between March 2004 and 2013 through its subsidiary Eagle Air using a Beech 1900D. Timing, cost, and unreliability of flights were reported to be factors in its demise. However, since then the tourist town has boomed and Wānaka Airport has expanded, with occasional charter and private jet flights.<br/>
