Qantas today rebuked media reports it has shelved plans to expand its New Zealand domestic services.
The Dominion Post reported today that the Australian carrier no longer had any immediate plans to increase its existing fleet of four Boeing 737s flying on the main trunk routes.
"We have plans to expand ourservices in New Zealand, that hasn't changed," Qantas' public affairs head Michael Sharp told NZPA.
"Since we began operating in New Zealand last year in our own right we've increased from three 737s to four, we've expanded our relationship with Origin Pacific to cover the regional areas, and we do have further plans for domestic New Zealand services.
"It is certainly not correct to say that we have shelved plans," Mr Sharp added.
Mr Sharp said Qantas was currently advertising in New Zealand for more staff, both cabin crew and management positions, and would release more information on its expansion plans when they were finalised.
