Photo: Air NZAir New Zealand says four return flights to Samoa for April and May have been cancelled due to rising fuel costs. Air New Zealand said it had nine services to Samoa each week and described the change as "minimal". Airlines are seeking assurance from the government, as the supply of jet fuel could be limited. We saw it in 2022 and 2023 when we had insufficient jet fuel imported into the country." Meanwhile, regional airlines are warning key air links are under growing pressure due to the rising fuel prices and operating costs.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 23, 2026 23:20 UTC