Passenger books Air NZ flight, arrives at airport to find Wamos Air aircraft due to Air NZ's grounded planes.

Traveller books flight with Air NZ, excited to experience the award-winning airline. Upon arrival at Perth International Airport, they notice stewards in uniforms with little colourful W's, realizing they are actually on Wamos Air, an airline they've never heard of. Wamos Air leases aircraft, pilots and crew for charters, as Air NZ has grounded some aircraft due to supply-chain issues around engines.

April 21, 2024
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