Airlines warn of rising regional flight costs and instability
Tuesday 22 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Sounds Air
Airlines state that regional aviation is becoming unsustainable due to increasing system costs. Sounds Air has announced it will cut its Blenheim to Christchurch and Christchurch to Wanaka routes because of rising expenses. Industry representatives are calling for government action to address these growing costs.
