tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post3433990477841088855..comments2024-03-27T23:23:10.995+13:00Comments on 3rd Level New Zealand: NZ's Northern Most Air Service - Part 3 - A Conversation with Barrier Air's ManagementSteve Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894943682751269848noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-10328400103827096972020-03-08T16:02:24.995+13:002020-03-08T16:02:24.995+13:00There are two problems with Hamilton. The first is...There are two problems with Hamilton. The first is fog... If the plane can't depart due to fog and it has got full flights to the Barrier the airline is stuck. The second issue is the expressway to Auckland is about a year away from being finished... that will put pay to any air service to Auckland having any hope of working.<br />Steve Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894943682751269848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-77727542019211532722020-03-08T12:52:22.418+13:002020-03-08T12:52:22.418+13:00"We need more planes" Wonder if they'..."We need more planes" Wonder if they'll get anything that isn't a caravan, my thoughts would be not, probably just 1-2 more caravans would be fine for them over the next couple of years as a steady growth. Maybe they could look in to Auckland-Hamilton flights again? But good to see they're doing well!Jordan Elvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02931766742625776741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-48481732089243082252020-03-08T07:33:43.689+13:002020-03-08T07:33:43.689+13:00And Barrier Air certainly acknowledge the start up...And Barrier Air certainly acknowledge the start up issues... But those days are clearly behind them. The locals are really embracing the Barrier Air service as their airline, their service and Barrier Air are very committed to KaitaiaSteve Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894943682751269848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-46139628359185076372020-03-08T07:17:27.367+13:002020-03-08T07:17:27.367+13:00Enjoyed this piece Steve, along with your journey ...Enjoyed this piece Steve, along with your journey and camera work. lived north of Kaitaia for many years, was disappointed when Air NZ dropped out and definitely not impressed with Barrier Air start up with their proposed aircraft, so not surprised take up was lacking. Moved away now but wouldn't have hesitated to take up a flight with BA as they now operate.packapoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11551864783393296843noreply@blogger.com