Air New Zealands regional Airline economics impact

Air New Zealands regional Airline economics impact As Air New Zealand’s regional affairs manager sees me spend a lot of time on the road visiting the 25 domestic destinations the Airline operates to no matter where I travel I find myself being asked similar questions one of the most common relates to perceived high fares for travel on regional services. While in Gisborne recently to speak with a range of business and community stakeholders I was questioned about the pricing of our Gisborne Wellington services compared with Gisborne Auckland services. The reality is that the Aviation Industry is complex and we could probably do a better job of explaining the challenges faced in operating to regional New Zealand ports. With that in mind, I would like to take this opportunity to share a little of the presentation that I normally give as I am travelling around the country to help explain the realities of Airline Economics which, of course, drive the pricing of our fares. ...