Sounds Air cancels Wellington-Westport flight route due to COVID-19 pandemic financial strains, calls for government aid. Sounds Air cancela la ruta de vuelo Wellington-Westport debido a las tensiones financieras pandémicas de COVID-19, pide ayuda del gobierno.

Sounds Air is canceling its Wellington to Westport flight route due to financial difficulties stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, including high fuel costs and supply chain issues. Sounds Air está cancelando su ruta de vuelo de Wellington a Westport debido a las dificultades financieras derivadas de la pandemia de COVID-19, incluidos los altos costos de combustible y los problemas de la cadena de suministro. Managing director Andrew Crawford criticized the lack of government support for regional airlines, which are vital for local infrastructure. El director general Andrew Crawford criticó la falta de apoyo gubernamental a las compañías aéreas regionales, que son vitales para la infraestructura local. Regional Development Minister Shane Jones proposed a dedicated fund to assist such airlines, emphasizing their importance to community resilience and productivity. El Ministro de Desarrollo Regional, Shane Jones, propuso un fondo dedicado a ayudar a esas aerolíneas, haciendo hincapié en su importancia para la resiliencia y productividad de la comunidad.