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Central Otago farmer Philip Parcell is refusing to sell his home to make way for a new international terminal in Tarras, on New Zealand's South Island.
Air New Zealand will ramp up its domestic capacity quicker than planned and operate at 70 per cent of pre-COVID-19 levels in August. The airline had targeted running at just 55 per cent but said it was “pleasantly surprised” by demand. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome a MemberTo continue reading
Despite the announcement, chief executive Greg Foran has reassured Kiwis struggling to return home there were will be additional capacity in August.
The Kiwi carrier flew 300 of fruit pickers back to Samoa while the UAE airline operated a special route between Sydney and Bangkok.
The move has led to angry complaints on social media from citizens trying to return home, while the business has warned its contact centre is very busy.
The service, which first launched in August 2019, will land in the North Island at 12:40pm with the return departing Invercargill at 1:25pm
