Air New Zealand says it will operate extra flights in December 2019 on five regional routes that Jetstar is withdrawing from at the end of November. The airline said on Thursday it had scheduled an additional 253 flights throughout the month of December on Auckland-Napier, Auckland-Nelson, Auckland-New Plymouth and Auckland-Palmerston North, as well as between
Adelaide Airport managing director Mark Young says the pursuit of new international routes can be done in a way that doesn't put existing operators offside.
Airport Safety Week has kicked off for 2019, with airports in Australia and New Zealand participating in activities to promote a safe working environment.
Jetstar says it will fly nonstop between Melbourne and the idyllic West Australian region of Margaret River three times a week from March 25 2020.
Bankstown Airport supports some 166 businesses, injecting almost $1bn to the state economy annually, making it a major contributor to the financial health of NSW, as well as a vital player in the provision of state-wide human services.
Caroline Wilkie leaving the Australian Airports Association (AAA) after nine years as chief executive to join the Australasian Railway Association (ARA).