I share your view too Beagle re Air's decision on Kapiti coast. But also understand that for Wellingtonians and folks living just outside the Region, a 20 min ride is already a long ride :)
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The 20 min ride you cite is more like 45 mins in practical reality and at least 1 hour to 1.5 hrs at peak times...... however this may shorten by perhaps 15 mins after Transmission Gully is completed in 2020.
That said, I'm happy with AIRs decision. Small airlines may fill the gap. Disc; not holding AIR.
According to google maps, the equivalent journey time of Kapiti Coast Airport to Wellington Airport (57min) is Te Ohaki just north of Huntly to Auckland Airport (57min).
I know the former is ludicrously optimistic (unless driving at midnight), no idea about the latter. I wouldn't be using either of these times as accurate guidelines if I had to catch a flight or for a commute.
Some suggestions from within the industry that cancellation of Kapiti flights and some recent delays and cancellations are due to difficulty for AIR (other airlines in similar situation) to man their current rosters with pilots.
This pilot shortage is a worldwide issue so not surprising but this may well be a drag on AIR's growth plans.
Nice to see you back safely mate. You buying at this level ? Disc: Holding and I sense the current price ~ $3.30 is about fair value.
No I'm not buying Beagle, last purchase was about 3 weeks ago. Was hoping it would drop a bit when it went XD to accumulate a few more but not to be. Will patiently wait to take advantage of any drops in SP but you I feel it is fairly and fully priced at the moment. The business seems to be humming along nicely with the latest addition being 5 flights pw directly to Taipei.