Air New Zealand’s Tasman reconfiguration should provide a lift to Wellington economy
The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomes the announcement from Air New Zealand that it intends to
reconfigure its Tasman and Pacific Island products.
“We understand that this based on Air New Zealand’s current schedule of services, this could add around 10% in capacity
on the Tasman for Wellington,” said Chamber CEO, Charles Finny.
“Increased capacity and reduced fares for both Tasman and Pacific Island flights would provide an opportunity to
increase the numbers of visitors to Wellington giving a boost to the region’s economy – not least the tourism industry.
“Australia is an increasingly important market for Wellington and a boost in trans-Tasman capacity and reduced fares
would be well timed in light of Positively Wellington Tourism’s new Australian marketing campaign and the growing
economy across the ditch.
“It would also increase Wellington businesses and other travellers’ capacity to make international connections. Local
suppliers of services to the airline could also benefit from increased passenger numbers.
“Improved transportation links are crucial to the growth of the Wellington and New Zealand economies”, Mr Finny
concluded.
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