Tourism
Sky-high airfares remain despite additional flights
Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
Travel companies are reporting a major spike in airfare prices, and are unsure whether the situation will change despite Air New Zealand doubling its flights to Rarotonga over the November to January period.
Air New Zealand adds extra flights
Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
Air New Zealand has doubled the weekly number of flights coming to the Cook Islands over the November to April period from five to 10.
Tahiti flights scheduled for August 13
Friday 5 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Tourism
The official commercial airlink between Cook Islands and French Polynesia (Tahiti) will get underway with an inaugural flight from Rarotonga (RAR) to Pape’ete (PPT), on Saturday, August 13.
Airline and airport ‘chaos’ lead to delays and cancellations
Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Tourism
After two long years of Covid-19 restrictions and staycations, travel has come roaring back in countries like the Cook Islands. However, the return has brought with it a slew of problems as airports and airlines struggle to satisfy a surge in demand.
Fears of flight reductions
Monday 4 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
Tourism operators have expressed concerns about the major drop-off in flights to the Cook Islands after the peak season.
Cooks hosts successful Aviation Meeting
Thursday 30 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
Cook Islands last week hosted the second Regional Aviation Meeting virtually, attended by Ministers from 18 Pacific Islands states.
Air New Zealand to prioritise Kiwi travel
Friday 17 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Tourism
Air New Zealand will not be reinstating its Rarotonga-Los Angeles route.
Local airline looking to capitalise on underwrite subsidy
Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
Air Rarotonga is looking to capitalise on the available airline underwrite subsidy that was previously used for Air New Zealand flights coming out of Los Angeles and Sydney.
PM explores improved airlink
Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism
Cook Islands and Fiji leaders have committed to bolster economic co-operation by working to improve transport links, streamlining labour mobility processes and supporting trade and investment growth during a meeting this week.
‘Historic’ Tahiti trip results in groundbreaking air link deal
Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
An agreement between the Cook Islands Prime Minister and the French Polynesian president supports air links between the Northern Hemisphere market and the Cook Islands through Tahiti.
Jetstar resumes flights to Rarotonga this week
Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
The first Jetstar flight from New Zealand will arrive on Friday according to the Cook Islands Airport Authority, at 8.40pm with 1.30am arrivals set to resume later in the month.
New CEO ready to take Airport to new heights
Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Tourism, Weekend
Rarotonga’s new Airport Authority boss Nikau Tangaroa always knew that he wanted to work in aviation, but he never thought that one day he might run the Rarotongan Airport Authority taking on the top job.
Subsidised LA-Raro flight will not return
Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Tourism
Air New Zealand will not be able to provide Los Angeles (LA) flights and Tahiti will become the Cook Islands’ new pathway to the northern hemisphere markets.
Pilot shortage means no flights from Christchurch
Tuesday 10 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
Pilot shortages are being blamed for Air New Zealand’s inability to resume flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga.
Flight changes welcomed
Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
As Covid-19 daily numbers begin to plateau in Aitutaki, tourism operators are welcoming the relaxation of certain flight rules.
Air Rarotonga set to resume Tahiti flights
Tuesday 3 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
Air Rarotonga is looking to bring back its Tahiti flight for June and July this year says the airline's managing director, Ewan Smith.
Aussies planning to visit Cook Islands again
Tuesday 26 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
Australians are visiting the Cook Islands after the border reopened to them on April 14. But with direct flights not yet an option, travellers need to transit through Auckland.
Push for return of Christchurch flights
Wednesday 20 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
Castaway Resort owner Paul Ash is campaigning for the return of Christchurch to Rarotonga flights.
Incoming passengers no longer need pre-departure Covid test from May 1
Saturday 16 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Tourism
Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council has welcomed Cabinet’s decision to waive the requirement of a negative Covid-19 test from incoming passengers.
Airline set to drop no jab, no fly policy
Thursday 14 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
Air New Zealand will remove it’s no jab, no fly vaccination policy for international customers including those travelling to and from the Cook Islands from May 1, 2022.
