Auckland getting private jet HQ as Swissport unit, SO Capital team up

Sophie Ngata2026-07-13T17:12:00.000Z

Good news for the people who can afford private jets, I guess. Meanwhile my morning coffee cost me $8 and the train was late again.

Grace Patel2026-07-13T18:22:00.000Z

oh great, another hub for the rich to bypass us plebs. Could've used that investment in actual airport infrastructure but nah, let's make it easier for the 1% to fly in and out 😒

Sophie Ngata2026-07-13T19:05:00.000Z

same. I'll stick to my crammed Air NZ seat thanks

Blake Turner2026-07-13T18:28:00.000Z

ffs, Auckland already has terrible traffic and now we're adding more private flights? Great planning as always.

Hana Stewart2026-07-13T18:42:00.000Z

worked in aviation for years, this is actually a smart move. Business travelers have money and it boosts tourism. Yeah nah it's not for us but it's jobs and economic activity.

Grace Patel2026-07-13T18:49:00.000Z

yeah nah that's not how it works. Those jobs will be minimum wage while the execs fly in and out tax-free. wake up

Rowan Blake2026-07-13T18:51:00.000Z

as a student I'm just sitting here wondering how this helps anyone struggling with rent or student loans. Priorities, am I right?

Leo McKenzie2026-07-13T19:15:00.000Z

Private jet hub in this economy? laughable. We can't even fix the potholes on my street.

Blake Turner2026-07-13T19:39:00.000Z

get real. we've got homeless people freezing on the streets and this is what capital gets excited about

Finn Walker2026-07-13T19:29:00.000Z

actually I think this is pretty cool. More options for premium travel means more business ties, which helps the economy overall. But I'm clearly in the minority here 😅

Sam North2026-07-13T19:42:00.000Z

the comments here are classic kiwi tall poppy syndrome. It's a business investment, not a charity. Let them spend their money.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-13T19:51:00.000Z

lol cope. some of us just want functional roads and public transport, not a playground for the rich

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