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A big red kangaroo has bounced right into Air New Zealand's parade, with Qantas launching direct flights from Auckland to New York in direct competition with our national carrier.
From mid-2023 Qantas will fly to the big apple three days a week. Air NZ goes live with its three a week direct route to NYC next month.
Meanwhile Emirates has revealed its restarting direct flights from Auckland to Dubai in December.
What does this aviation revival and rivalry mean for customers back pockets?
Aviation commentator Irene King talks to Lisa Owen.