Half a year gone and not a lot new to show for it

I don't know about you, but this year is flying...On the 1st of January I made my predictions of what 2018 might bring to the NZ domestic scene... https://3rdlevelnz.blogspot.com/2018/01/crystal-ball-gazing-for-2018.htmlHowever, this year has been a year of little activity on the domestic scene and where there has been activity it has brought curve balls...Air New ZealandI didn't pick PPQ being...

What Kapiti wants Air Chats seeks to provide

Business Travellers Want Earlier Flights from Kāpiti 84 per cent of business travellers would prefer a new air service to depart earlier from Paraparaumu to Auckland, according to data released from a Colmar Brunton Poll commissioned by the Kāpiti Coast District Council. In a survey conducted...

Gulf Fliers

My ride from the Gulf... I was Ethiad's Airbus 380 A6-APB from Abu Dhabi to Sydney yesterday... taken at Sydney on 24 June 2018A few hours later I caught up with 3 of our Hauraki Gulf fliers at Auckland. Fly My Sky's BN Islander ZK-PIY minus stars, ...Fly My Sky's BN Islander ZK-PIZ......and Barrier...

Business Schedule for Originair

Following customer requests and commencing from 11th July 2018, Originair will offer Nelson travellers a return service each Wednesday allowing a full business day in Palmerston North. This service will depart Nelson at 8:20am and arrive in Palmerston North at 9:10am, returning from Palmerston North...

Kāpiti Coast District Council to Start Negotiations with Air Chathams

Kāpiti Coast District Council has unanimously agreed to start negotiations with Air Chathams on a financial support programme designed to assist them in bringing their services to Kāpiti Coast Airport. Mayor K Gurunathan says the support would be to help get the service up and running and based on the...

To the pilot of NZ5823 tonight

To the pilot of NZ5823 from Hamilton to Wellington tonightWhat an excellent landing in challenging conditions! Absolutely loved it!CheersSt...

Sounds Air adds to its expertise

Expanding New Zealand airline Sounds Air has appointed Glenys Coughlan to its board as an independent director. Central Otago-based Coughlan has extensive experience in tourism and aviation, having worked for Air New Zealand as Manager of Strategic Planning. She was also the CEO of the Tourism Industry...

No Saabs yet for Whakatane

Air Chathams plans to introduce its bigger 30-plus seat Saab Aircraft on the Whakatane-Auckland route remain up in the air with the Ministry of Transport delaying work at the airport. A Supreme Court ruling over Wellington Airport requires the Runway End Safety Areas at Whakatane Airport to be extended...

Slow progress on Kapiti Service

The Kāpiti Coast District Council is considering subsidising an airline wanting to provide flights to Auckland. Air New Zealand stopped flights between Kāpiti and Auckland at the beginning of April. The national carrier announced in March it was cutting its daily service to and from Paraparaumu, sparking...

Kiwiair - A Successor to Air Albatross

Kiwiair was established in 1985 as the trading name of Gold Coast Aviation Ltd and announced its intention to operate daily flights to Turoa skifield from both Auckland and Wellington. The plan was to deliver skiers from the two main cities to the chairlift in 90 minutes. The cost, including road transport...

Queenstown Changes

Air New Zealand has introduced new Wellington business day flights to the delight of Queenstown businesses, but placed restrictions on the Christchurch route. The changes included two new return daily flights from Queenstown to Wellington on jets. However, the first flight of the day from Queenstown...

And more Tauranga flights on the cards too

Air New Zealand is promising more cheap flights and a revamp of the Tauranga Airport Koru lounge, after a decision to fund Tourism Bay of Plenty $612,000. The company provided a letter of support towards Tourism Bay of Plenty's bid to become a Destination Management Organisation, which was voted in...

More Palmy Flights

Air New Zealand will operate an additional 12 one-way business timed services per week between Palmerston North and Auckland from mid-August. The new service will depart Auckland for Palmerston North at 5:50pm Sunday-Friday, with a return service from Palmerston North to Auckland departing at 7:25am...