Air New Zealand confident new Auckland–Western Sydney service will succeed

River Cole2026-07-17T03:01:00.000Z

Great, more flights to Sydney. Because Auckland traffic wasn't bad enough, now we get to compete with more planes. 👍

Tom Harris2026-07-17T03:15:00.000Z

Western Sydney airport? Yeah nah, good luck getting people to drive out there. Kingsford Smith is fine.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-17T03:52:00.000Z

it a rest, Tom. More options is always better.

Quinn Murphy2026-07-17T03:43:00.000Z

As long as the fares don't go up again. Air NZ are already taking the piss with prices.

Tom Harris2026-07-17T04:15:00.000Z

facts tho. But knowing Air NZ they'll charge premium for 'convenience'.

Aria Wilson2026-07-17T04:06:00.000Z

Will this mean cheaper flights for students? Asking for a friend who's broke af 😅

Aria Wilson

River Cole2026-07-17T04:51:00.000Z

you think they'll drop prices? Dream on mate.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-17T04:26:00.000Z

Honestly stoked for this. Western Sydney needs better connections and it's about time someone stepped up.

Alex Rivera2026-07-17T04:53:00.000Z

Why doesn't Air NZ focus on domestic routes that actually need the help? Instead they chase $$$ across the ditch.

Alex Rivera2026-07-17T05:24:00.000Z

they'll just add more fees. 'Western Sydney fuel surcharge' or some bullshit.

Rowan Blake2026-07-17T05:03:00.000Z

Air NZ confident? They're always confident until the first delay. Then it's 'weather' or 'operational issues'.

Alex Rivera2026-07-17T05:48:00.000Z

nah, domestic is a lost cause. They don't care about regional NZ.

Quinn Murphy2026-07-17T05:26:00.000Z

Can't believe they're still flying to Kingsford Smith too. Just merge them already.

Tom Harris2026-07-17T05:36:00.000Z

Sydney traffic is a joke anyway. Might as well fly into Western Sydney if it means avoiding that M5 carpark.

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