Air Chathams, a regional airline based in New Zealand, has been denied direct financial support from the Whakatane District Council, despite its efforts to sustain connectivity to major cities. However, in a partial concession, the council has agreed to waive airport fees for the next six months, offering limited operational relief to the carrier.
Turkish Airlines, Turkey’s national flag carrier, has announced plans to expand its global network with new routes to Minneapolis and Auckland. The airline intends to commence flights to Minneapolis in April or May 2025, while the Auckland route will be introduced via Singapore, further enhancing Turkish Airlines’ connectivity across continents.
Hawaiian Airlines has resumed its seasonal service between Honolulu (HNL) and Auckland (AKL), offering direct flights with its Airbus A330 aircraft. This service will run until April 30, 2025, catering to peak travel demand between Hawaii and New Zealand.
