Originally Posted by
Roger
Okay so here's a look at three different operators on three different routes of not dissimilar distance than an AIR Auckland to Tauranga flight. Sunair Tauranga to Gisborne $290 each way. Sounds AIR, (single engine single pilot operation) Westport to Wellington service is $190 each way. Gt Barrier Airlines Auckland to Kaitaia $180 each way, (if all the local's allow you to land and take-off).
I then jumped on the AIR website for a theoretical quick break away this weekend, (note the very short advance booking timeframe which usually adversely affects the price on the AIR booking system) and I could fly AKL to Tauranga Saturday morning for $139 and fly back on Sunday afternoon for $179. Business hours trips next week were generally slightly cheaper. AIR short haul flights overpriced just a wrong perception or reality ?, you be the judge.