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The Problem With Air New Zealand’s Ultra Long-Haul Flight
Just because aircraft can make ultra-long-haul routes easier to operate doesn’t mean that they’re a straight ticket to profitability, as Air New Zealand is finding out with its nearly 18-hour flagship route between Auckland and New York. This route was initially successful, but today it’s no longer profitable for Air New Zealand.
The Problem With Air New Zealand’s Ultra Long-Haul Flight
Just because aircraft can make ultra-long-haul routes easier to operate doesn’t mean that they’re a straight ticket to profitability, as Air New Zealand is finding out with its nearly 18-hour flagship route between Auckland and New York. This route was initially successful, but today it’s no longer profitable for Air New Zealand.