Today Originair operated what very well may be it's last scheduled service to Westport.
BAe Jetstream 32 ZK-JSK, operated the last inbound service as OGN619 from Wellington, and the last outbound as OGN620 returning from Westport to the Capital.
Originair originally withdrew from Buller back in May. However the service was saved due to funding from Development West Coast (DWC). This funding was extended, however ran out today. Development West Coast have said that there will be no further funding from them for the route.
There is a Cabinet meeting scheduled for next Monday (31 August), where Government support for the route will be considered. So we may see flights to Westport again.
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