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AIA
06/05/2014 14:56
GENERAL
REL: 1456 HRS Auckland International Airport Limited
GENERAL: AIA: AIAL welcomes decision to allow evening flights
Media Release l 6 May 2014
Auckland Airport welcomes decision to allow evening flights into Queenstown
Auckland Airport has praised the decision of the civil aviation authorities
in Australia and New Zealand to allow after-dark flights into Queenstown
Airport.
Queenstown Airport has long been consented for flights until 10pm, however in
practice this meant evening flights could only occur in summer, as flights
are currently limited to daylight hours.
Charles Spillane, Auckland Airport's general manager corporate affairs, says,
"Today's announcement will benefit New Zealand's tourism industry more than
we can imagine. It is great news for our travel and tourism industries."
"Evening flights will significantly benefit passengers and local businesses.
This is especially true in winter, when Queenstown is an extremely popular
travel destination but the airport's hours of operation are very limited."
"We congratulate and thank everyone at Queenstown Airport, in the aviation
industry and in government who has worked to deliver this change, which will
help to grow business for the resort and travel options for residents."
"This announcement strongly supports the New Zealand Tourism Industry
Association's Tourism 2025 strategy, especially the objectives of growing
sustainable air connectivity and driving value through an outstanding visitor
experience."
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For further information please contact:
Simon Lambourne
+64 9 255 9089
+64 27 477 6120
[email protected]
End CA:00250138 For:AIA Type:GENERAL Time:2014-05-06 14:56:59
