Air Nelson to Launch Paraparaumu Flights

Paraparaumu is set to become the 27th domestic airport serviced by Air New Zealand, with its subsidiary Air Nelson beginning scheduled commercial services between Auckland and the Kapiti Coast from Labour Weekend this year.

Air Nelson will operate three return services a day (Monday to Friday) between Paraparaumu and Auckland using its 50-seater Bombardier Q300 aircraft, with a further three return weekend services.

Flight time is 70 minutes, with a total of 1800 seats available per week on the route.

"Paraparaumu Airport Limited is making a multi-million dollar investment to bring the airfield up to the standard required for regular commercial flights including resurfacing the main runway, upgrading the runway lighting, and installing new airspace safety controls via an Airways NZ operated Aircraft Flight Information Service (AFIS). They will also provide a brand new terminal building and car park," said Air Nelson's GM, Grant Kerr. "Paraparaumu Airport's location offers passengers from the Kapiti Coast a much more convenient alternative to the 45 minute drive to Wellington Airport. It's all part of our constant drive to innovate in ways that save our customers time in their overall journey with new services such as self check in and Fast Bag."

The airline will commence operations with 18 return Paraparaumu - Auckland services per week.

The inaugural flight from Auckland to Paraparaumu will take place on Labour Day, Monday, 24 October 2011.

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