It is a constant source of amazement to me that some Pacific countries continually put national pride ahead of the development and (hopefully eventual) success of their economies. Whilst at the same time they (governments) put their hands out to AUS, NZ,USA for financial aid, the average Joe hasn't got two cents to rub together.
The UN Development Program endorsed Mr Costello's plan and said Pacific countries would simply have to accept that some airlines must go.
Well look at RTA for proof that some airlines ARE going. Yet the Tongan government is already holding talks to start up another airline, albeit domestic. With the eventual foray of Pacific Blue (in addition to Air NZ/Air Pac) into the market proper, the demise of MORE airlines is only a matter of time. What Costello has said makes sense. Such a pity that common sense isn't that common.
