Air New Zealand Launching Service Rotorua to Sydney

[Mike W]

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2009/08/07/330729/anz-launching-service-between-rotorua-and-sydney.html

I wonder if this is related to the battle raging between NZ, DJ and JQ in Godzone?

[Ash K]

Its seems to be a direct move against Pacific wings

http://www.pacificwings.com.au/rotorua.htm
http://www.pacificwings.com.au/default.htm

the whole site is centred on Rotorua!


Is there a chance Pacific Wings is bluffing?

[NickN]

If they are bluffing ANZ fell for it hook line and sinker.

[Mike W]

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2009/12/09/335959/anz-to-start-rotorua-sydney-service.html

By Ghim-Lay Yeo
Air New Zealand will start a twice-weekly service between the North Island city of Rotorua and Sydney from 12 December.

It will be operated on an Airbus A320, says an airline spokeswoman.

The new flight will be Rotorua's first international service. Air New Zealand will be the only carrier operating the route, according to Innovata.

Updated in Flightglobal yesterday.

From Sydney Airport Arrivals

NZ977 Rotorua 12/12/2009 5:20pm