Air New Zealand announced (24-Oct-2019) plans to increase capacity on the following routes in Dec-2019 following Jetstar's regional service withdrawal:
- Auckland-Napier: Additional 48 frequencies, increased capacity of 3120 seats;
- Auckland-New Plymouth: Additional 38 frequencies, increased capacity of 2404 seats;
- Auckland-Nelson: Additional 59 frequencies, increased capacity of 3940 seats;
- Auckland-Palmerston North: Additional 48 frequencies, increased capacity of 3120 seats;
- Wellington-Nelson: Additional 60 frequencies, increased capacity of 3072 seats.
Air New Zealand chief revenue officer Cam Wallace reported the carrier is "continuing to look at additional capacity on our regional services post December". [more - original PR]