Jetstar announces NZ - Rarotonga flights

Qantas' budget offshoot Jetstar has announced it'll start flying between New Zealand and the Cook Islands from March next year. "This is positive and exciting news for the Cook Islands," said Graeme West, general manager of Cook Islands Tourism Corporation. "Tourism is the country's main industry, and the backbone of the economy, providing approximately 60 per cent of GDP. The spinoff for the nation and for local business of a new airline adding an additional 25,000… (www.nzherald.co.nz) More...