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Nikhil Ravishankar: Air New Zealand CEO says the airline's committed to receiving a regional subsidy from the Government
Published 7 months, 3 weeks ago
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Air New Zealand says it's committed to maintaining regional connections, despite the Government turning down its offer.
CEO Nikhil Ravishankar last week pitched a temporary subsidy for lesser used domestic flights, saying it might be necessary to keep them operational.
But Prime Minister Chris Luxon says a subsidy isn't the answer, and Air New Zealand should shift its focus.
Ravishankar says it still isn't planning to leave the regions.
"We know that it is a lot more than a commercial decision, it's a lifeline service at times. And we will do everything we can and everything we should be doing to ensure that connectivity remains."
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