Niche: Fly My Sky believes there's a gap in Air NZ's schedule to offer an alternative service. Photo / Facebook.com, Fly My Sky
Niche: Fly My Sky believes there's a gap in Air NZ's schedule to offer an alternative service. Photo / Facebook.com, Fly My Sky
A small Auckland airline is to compete with national carrier Air New Zealand, as it proposes an Auckland to Whangarei route.
Fly My Sky currently operates a service between Auckland and Great Barrier Island but has spotted a gap in the market for cheaper flights to Northland.
The family ownedairline has been in operation for nearly 40 years with a fleet of 10-seater Britain Norman Island aircraft, which service the Auckland to Barrier Island route.
Fly My Sky owner and CEO Keith McKenzie said the company is looking to expand operations to Northland. Whangarei would be the obvious first route for the expansion.
"There aren't the number of flights that are available in other parts of New Zealand, and we believe there's a niche there for someone like ourselves to offer some alternative services."
The 40 minute Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Whangarei can cost up to $275. Although cheaper fares can be bought in advance, this is roughly equivalent to the cost of a flight to The Cook Islands.
"We're starting at $99 per person each way," said McKenzie.
"I think over all we'll be more than competitive for the current operator."
