Originally Posted by
IsDon01
Air NZ?
Ansett, failure, who owned Ansett?
Virgin, probable failure, who was a shareholder?
Two dismal failures after two attempts.
Maybe Kiwis are slow learners but I don’t think even a Kiwi would try that for the third time.
The difference with this though is that they wouldn’t be investing in another airline to gain a foothold in the Aussie domestic market. They can use their AOC, aircraft and crew. Just set bases in MEL, SYD & BNE and it’s good to go.
ive always felt it a little strange that I, as an Aussie, flying a VH registered plane can fly NZ domestic services, but thems the rules. Absolutely no reason the Kiwis can’t do the same here.