Airfares expected to rise for summer holiday travellers

Sunday 25 October 2026 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 25 Oct, 1:12pm

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Travelers planning summer trips may face higher costs this Christmas. Economist Benje Patterson notes fares will be more expensive than last year, with Stats NZ data showing September domestic flight bookings rose by 5.1% compared to the same period last year.

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1. RNZSun 25 Oct, 6:03am

   Why you'll be paying more for flights this Christmas (opens in new tab)

   Also on 1News (opens in new tab), Otago Daily Times (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSun 25 Oct, 1:12pm

   Why you’ll be paying more for flights this Christmas: International airfares rise 12.3% as summer holidays get pricier (opens in new tab)