Originair is introducing direct flights between Blenheim and Palmerston North on Mondays and Fridays. Photo: Supplied
Originair anticipates demand for its new service between Blenheim and Palmerston North will be driven by business from nearby military bases.
The airline is introducing direct flights on Mondays and Fridays, which will starting this week.
The service comes just after Originair began flights between Blenheim and Christchurch on Sunday, after competitor Sounds Air cut the route last month, citing spiralling costs.
Managing director Robert Inglis said the new service to Palmerston North would suit those currently driving to Nelson for a direct flight.
"If Nelson-Palmerston is anything to go by, it's certainly been a high percentage of people visiting friends and family," he said. "Certainly more of a leisure market than a business market."
Passengers would find it more convenient than flying to Wellington and driving up, he said.
Personnel at Woodbourne and Ohakea military bases were also expected to take advantage of the new route.
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