I think scare nz is ****e scared of J*. If I was trying to run an old overstaffed mess of an airline throughout a time of economic turmoil, I would be very worried what they could do. Yes they have had a shocker start to nz ops, but if I remember correctly, their start in aust was no better. Not saying I like what the low cost airlines are doing,but as a person who commutes regularly, I do travel with them alot, and they certainly do provide a reasonable product for the price. I would rather travel with J* as opposed to ryanair or virginblue.
Yes the kiwi market is already flooded with airlines trying to make a buck, but my money is on pacblue and j* getting larger, and airnz smaller...( Just like whats happening in aust with QF)