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Wellington Airport announces Matt Clarke as new CEO

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Matt Clarke will succeed Steve Sanderson as Wellington Airport’s Chief Executive Officer effective from 1 May 2022 with Mr Sanderson stepping down...

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Wellington welcomes back its Aussie mates

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Wellington’s welcome mat is dusted off and rolled out to greet visitors from Australia to New Zealand’s capital city.

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Wellington Airport sets world first for an electric plane

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Wellington Airport is welcoming the future of sustainable air travel, setting a record for the world’s longest flight over water by a pure electric...

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Australia, Hong Kong, US Routes Among Fiji Airways’ Restarts 

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International flights to/from Fiji have been suspended since March 2020 because of the pandemic. 

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Plans to launch Pasifika Air shelved

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The startup had intended to fly routes between New Zealand and the Cook Islands.

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New Zealand, Australia to open two-way travel bubble

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Some airlines in the countries are now ramping up Trans-Tasman capacity

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‘No meaningful’ long-haul flying this year, says Air New Zealand CEO

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Air New Zealand’s new CEO Greg Foran has warned that the airline does not expect a return to long-haul flying “of any note” until next year.

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Asia-Pacific market update

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Routes’ latest Asia-Pacific market round-up, featuring new route launches, capacity changes and news from across the region.

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Shortlists announced for Routes Asia 2018 Marketing Awards

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The shortlists for the prestigious Routes Asia 2018 Marketing Awards have been revealed, with 22 airports and destinations recognised for their...

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WELLINGTON AIRPORT BREAKS GROUND ON NEW HOTEL

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Construction on a new $36m hotel at Wellington Airport is now underway following a ground-breaking ceremony today.

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