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Pacific Blue opens gates to LA

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

Hamilton is the latest city of expansion for Pacific Blue, with return flights direct to LA ranging from $1649 to $1945.  The new service joins up with the Pacific Blue service to Brisbane, allowing passengers to connect with the onward journey from Brisbane to LA.

Hamilton Airport CEO Chris Doak welcomed the services as adding convenience and ease of use for North Island residents, as well as easing congestion in Auckland.

Central Business Association chairman Arthur Pitcher said the more international links Hamilton could get the better. “It’s fantastic. Any increase in international flights is a chance to link Hamilton to the great tourism market. I’m delighted.”

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Progressive Trans-Tasman Security Measures

Monday, July 5th, 2010

Technology is been employed in allowing passengers to enjoy shorter airport clearance times, with a screen of baggage been taken en route to NZ.   This means that passengers whose luggage is screened and shown not to pose a possible risk, and who have nothing to declare, can quickly access their luggage and use the express checkouts.

At the moment, only low risk Trans-Tasman flights will use this technology, but other other countries are also showing interest.

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Air New Zealand allowing texting in-flight

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Air New Zealand has opened up to passengers the opportunity to send text messages and emails whilst in-flight, with the opportunity to be given to Air New Zealand passengers by the end of the year.

The allowance is subject to approval by the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority, as it is normally held to pose too great a risk to an airplane navigation system if used in-flight.  Passengers would be able to use their own mobile broadband connection, but in-flight charges would also apply.

To those of us who enjoy uninterrupted quiet (or as much quiet as there can be over the howls of a crying baby) during flights, rest assured that voice calls are still not on the list of “allowable” use of portable electronics.

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