Air New Zealand : 16 December 2016 - Air New Zealand consolidates Norfolk Island routes

General Manager Networks Richard Thomson says, 'The Auckland-Norfolk Island route is not commercially sustainable so it makes sense to focus our operations out of Australia, where there's good potential.'

Air New Zealand currently operates once a week between Auckland and Norfolk Island. From May 2017, the airline will continue to service the island with a core schedule of two flights per week from Sydney and one per week from Brisbane. This increases to five services a week during peak travel periods which will now extend from September to April.

The small number of customers currently holding confirmed bookings on the Auckland-Norfolk Island service beyond May 2017 will be offered the option of travelling via Sydney or Brisbane, applying their fare towards travel to another Air New Zealand destination, or a full refund.

Customers who've booked directly with Air New Zealand will be contacted to discuss their options, those who've booked through a travel agent should contact their travel arranger.

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