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Prize winners of flydunedin.com Travel Draw 4 March 2010
It has been a fortuitous start to the year for Dunedin student William Richards. The same could be said for Barney Fuller of Mosgiel. Read more »
Aussies boost tourism figures 20 January 2010
Australia has emerged as the saviour of the $200 million Dunedin tourism industry, with cruise-ship visitors proving a significant bonus... Read more »
Dunedin International Airport announces parking changes 22 October 2009
A number of changes are on the way for the Dunedin International Airport car park, including a new tariff and alternative options for paying for parking. Read more »
DUNEDIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LIMITED, Annual Report 2009 5 October 2009
A bumpy year saw Dunedin International Airport Limited end up with its total revenue of $7,548,000 down 1.4% against the previous year and a higher after tax deficit than expected of $907,842. Read more »
SWAP PENGUINS FOR PALM TREES! 3 September 2009
Thursday 3 September 2009. Dunedin Airport will be awash with red, black and white today when locals dressed as penguins waddle along to greet the arrival of Pacific Blue’s first direct service from Brisbane, heralding the start of new trans-Tasman flights between the two cities. Read more »
Jetstar profit good news for Dunedin's chances 20 August 2009
The prospects of Jetstar flying to Dunedin appear to have strengthened in the slipstream of the airline making an operating profit on its New Zealand routes... Read more »
Local travellers offered the easy way out 12 August 2009
Where would you rather be in four hours: Brisbane or Rolleston?
That's the simple question Dunedin International Airport is asking international travellers from Otago and Southland as part of its Fly Dunedin campaign, launched in the city on Tuesday evening.
"Flying out of Dunedin direct to Australia offers significant advantages and we want travellers to weigh up the ease and convenience of a Dunedin departure when they are planning to fly internationally", says CEO John McCall. Read more »
Campaign launched to boost airport numbers 12 August 2009
Dunedin International Airport chief executive John McCall is flanked by airport employees Clare Doherty (left) and Glenda Smith at a function in the Dunedin Public Art Gallery last night when a new website was launched promoting the airport.
Brisbane or Rolleston?
That was the question posed by Dunedin International Airport chief executive John McCall last night as he launched the Fly Dunedin campaign, aimed at persuading more people to choose to fly out of the city rather than out of Christchurch. Read more »
Wardens likely for airport 23 June 2009
Dunedin International Airport is about to be granted new powers to operate its own parking wardens, independent of the Dunedin City Council's, to target motorists breaking its rules. Read more »
Pacific Blue To Have Flights From Dunedin To Brisbane 10 June 2009
Pacific Blue has announced it will introduce direct international services from Dunedin to Brisbane, three times a week from September. Read more »
Focus on cockpit doors, not more aviation screening 18 May 2009
Transport Minister Steven Joyce announced today that the government will not extend security screening for domestic air travel, preferring instead to tighten up flight deck security on domestic aircraft. Read more »
Aviation security review could lead to airport closures 24 April 2009
The Government’s suggestion of security screening passengers travelling on regional domestic routes has met with opposition. Read more »
Dunedin International Airport backs DCC business initiative 7 April 2008
Dunedin International Airport Limited (DIAL) is adding its support to the Dunedin City Council Economic Development Unit's 'get out there and sell' project by adding free parking to the flight voucher package. Read more »
Air New Zealand connects Dunedin to Australia 4 April 2008
It was an eclectic mix of the travel industry and business representatives that gathered at PriceWaterhouse Coopers last night to celebrate the launch of Air New Zealand services to Dunedin. Read more »
Liquids, Aerosols & Gels 10 January 2008
Around the world, aviation authorities are working to keep travellers safe. An important new step is to ensure liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) taken on-board aircraft do not pose a security risk. You have an important role to play, every time you fly Read more »