Published 13 March 2015
I must thank Air New Zealand’s Louise Struthers for her recent “Talking Point (23/02/15) plus the accolade of mentioning my name on 10 occasions. Apparently she is upset by my comments regarding Hawke’s Bay air services, yet actually confirms as accurate all the points I raised, including this area not being included in the new $29 “Night Rider” special fare deals, and the effective doubling the price of “stand by fares”.
Later this year we will test her claimed commitment to Hawke’s Bay when Australian league teams the Dragons and Storm face off in Napier, an event that could easily be damaged by the lack of affordable airfares. Even the most committed supporters from Sydney or Melbourne are likely to baulk at paying $500 for return domestic flights.
Ms Strutters needs to wake up to widespread dissatisfaction as often expressed in this newspaper including recent comments by 60 minutes TV Producer Belinda Henley(5/03/15). We need uncomplicated, affordable, readily available fares so we are no longer disadvantaged compared to the main centres, Dunedin and Queenstown, where competition is better providing for travellers needs.
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