Air New Zealand has said it will lower the number of scheduled flights and increase selected ticket prices because of the sharp rise in fuel costs triggered by the conflict in the Middle East.
The airline estimates that the adjustments will affect roughly 4 % of its flights and about 1 % of passengers, with the changes planned for May and June.
Domestic services are expected to be only minimally impacted; the carrier notes that other New Zealand airlines have cut capacities by more than 10 %.
Customers whose bookings are changed may request a refund if the new timetable does not suit their travel plans.
Member of Parliament Tom Rutherford indicated that the airline will cancel 27 flights to Auckland and 30 flights to Wellington during the two‑month period.
Airlines in Southeast Asia, including those in Malaysia and Vietnam, are reportedly considering similar actions.
Source: www.cereport.eu
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