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Keeping seats empty to maintain distancing rules will raise fares, airline warns.
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Shane Jones' message to Air NZ: Don't just target the little people
The airline is shrinking and minister questions why so many are on such high salaries.
Dunedin connections back on Air NZ schedule
Air NZ will restart domestic flights between Auckland, Dunedin and Wellington on June 1st.
The airline business is terrible. It will probably get even worse
New York Times: An industry familiar with failure confronts a crisis unlike any other.
With more planes parked than flying Auckland Airport brings forward runway work
The crisis hitting aviation has provided an opportunity to do much-needed runway work.
Transtasman bubble possible as early as July
A spokesman for Jacinda Ardern, confirmed that timing was a possibility.
Air NZ cancels hordes of domestic flights as it releases new level 2 schedule
Social distancing means the airline will not offer cut-rate fares.
Air NZ pilots take 30% pay cut, 300 laid off
Union wins deal allowing pilots a route back to the flight deck when conditions improve.
Airfare warning: Why ticket prices could skyrocket
Restrictions will make it difficult for airlines to make money.
Not so fast - pushback on Airways' bid to close towers
Shane Jones says one tower could be a special case, Airways extends staff consultation.
Battle-ready Qantas prepared for transtasman bubble
Airline grounds most of its planes for another month but sees some light at end of tunnel.
What tourism needs right now to survive
Operators are days away from making decisions which could determine industry future
Warren Buffet sells all shares in major airlines
Buffet believes major US airlines will need to borrow US$10 billion each to survive.
Billionaire's China stance puts pressure on government
COMMENT: How much are we prepared to let China push us around?
Tourism plea: Open up under level 2 to help save industry
Domestic travel essential to keep struggling tourism businesses going.
Small airlines call for more help as they hang by a thread
Transport Minister Phil Twyford says the Government is working on a plan to help them.
Air NZ at 80 - almost back to where it started
A pandemic, planes grounded, staff unrest and a refund backlash - a birthday to forget.
NZ and Oz are 'beating the crap' out of Covid-19 and should bubble up: Winston Peters
Deputy PM also has a strong views about what 'belly up' Air NZ must do in regions
British Airways to cut up to 12,000 jobs as outlook darkens
CEO Alex Cruz warns staff it will take years to return to passenger levels of 2019
No demand at Queenstown so no flights, Govt says
Queenstown Airport wants the chance to restart flights at level 3.
Out of the carnage: Signs of life in airline industry
Some increase in demand but more than 160 airlines grounded as industry bleeds cash.
'Extraordinary behaviour': Perth Airport seizes several Virgin Australia aircraft
Qantas has come to its troubled rival's defence.
Why Air NZ is refunding some customers but giving credit to others
One customer received a refund of $11,800 for a flight via the US. Here's why.
Wellington City Council pledges support to airport
Wellington City pledges to take part in bailout of airport similar to Air NZ deal.
Air NZ bids hasta la vista to Argentina, delays New York direct service
Customers should contact their travel agent or booking service.
'Heartbreaking': Disability employer Altus lays off 137 workers
Business had been refurbishing more than 20,000 headsets a day for Air NZ.
Air NZ releases alert level 3 schedule, reveals record low numbers
Air New Zealand will run a limited domestic schedule during alert level 3.
Virgin Australia goes into administration
Virgin Australia's chief executive has vowed the airline will return.
Virgin Australia on verge of collapse; billionaire Branson's searing letter
Airline reportedly goes into voluntary administration, leaving 16,000 jobs in limbo.
Crews cut, planes grounded: Air NZ details more plans
The airline has claimed more than $70 m in wage subsidies. 777 fleet grounded into 2021.
Comment: Air NZ pilot layoffs - there is a better way
I don't envy Greg Foran's position, but I think he is making a mistake.
Paris is calling: Qatar Airways flying Christchurch to France
The airline is making its first flight to the South Island city.
NZ, Australia need to plan Tasman travel 'bubble' - airport CEO
The opportunity to open borders to one another would be a major boost to tourism.
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