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Old Sep 18, 2011, 9:48 pm
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Originally Posted by mmonster
no offense, but I think that AirNZ will not do that to Asia destinations, so much competition there and I doubt there will be anyone travelling there without any checked bags....? on the contrary, Air NZ is losing out big time with Chinese carriers guarantee 35k for students... where as AirNZ is sticking firmly to its 1 bag @ 23kg policy
I think NZ will do it where they perceive they're facing a Jetstar and other LCC (AirAsiaX, etc) threat - which is Asia for now.

If Jetstar opens AKL-SFO or other NA routes then I wouldn't be surprised to see it there, either.
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