Jetstar pulling out of Nelson, Napier, New Plymouth, Palmerston North routes

Jetstar pulling out of Nelson, Napier, New Plymouth, Palmerston North routes
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By Paul McBeth Sept. 25 (BusinessDesk) - Jetstar plans to stop flying unprofitable regional routes at the end of November, blaming tepid demand and high jet fuel prices which it says look set to stay for some time.  The affected routes are between Auckland and Nelson, Napier, New Plymouth and Palmerston North, and flights between Wellington and Nelson.  The budget arm of Australia's Qantas Airways will make a final decision on whether to end the 130 weekly flights to provincial centres by the end of October, giving it time to consult w...

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